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iPhone Will Track Your Sex Life: Is That Helpful?
By Rachael Rettner published
An update to Apple's Health app that is set for release this fall will let users track their sex lives, but experts say this tracking feature alone has little value for people's health.

Can a Pill Increase a Woman's Libido? 5 Things That Affect Female Sex Drive
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Ladies with low libido could soon get their own version of the "little blue pill," but this cure for what ails a woman's mojo might not work.

Why There's (Still) No Viagra for Women
By Tia Ghose published
Scientists haven't found a drug to boost sexual desire in women because desire is much more complicated to treat than sexual performance, experts say.

Hormones For Transgender Transition Can Cause Severe Acne
By Rachael Rettner published
Transgender people who take testosterone as part of a transition from female to male can sometimes experience severe acne as a side effect of the treatment, according to a new report.

When More Sex Can Make You Less Happy
By Laura Geggel published
If you're looking for a boost in happiness, having more sex may not be your best bet. New research suggests that upping the frequency of sex can make individuals less happy under some circumstances.

Pausing Puberty with Hormone Blockers May Help Transgender Kids
By Christopher Wanjek published
Going through puberty is hard for transgender kids, but hormone blockers can delay puberty while both the youth and the parents decide the best path forward.

Chemical in Plastics May Alter Boys' Genitals Before Birth
By Lindsey Konkel published
Baby boys who were exposed to a chemical in plastics may show some signs of altered genital development, according to new research published today.
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