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Vaginal Ring May Protect Against HIV
By Rachael Rettner published
A vaginal ring that releases an anti-HIV drug may be able to prevent HIV transmission.

Poll: Parental Consent Should Be Required for HPV Vaccine
By Live Science Staff published
A majority of U.S. adults support the HPV vaccine, but they want to give permission.

Sexy Advertising On the Rise
By Stephanie Pappas published
Advertisers are turning to bare skin to catch eyes.

Circumcision Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
By Joe Brownstein published
Men who are circumcised may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, a new study suggests.

How to Wear a Condom: Errors Common, Study Finds
By Stephanie Pappas published
Failing to use a condom during all of intercourse is a persistent mistake.
Safety First: 14 Common Condom Use Errors
By Stephanie Pappas published
Condom use errors and failure rates.

Allergic to Love? How Kissing Can Pose Risks for Some
By Live Science Staff published
Some people with severe allergies can experience an allergic reaction after kissing.

The Seedy, Scandalous History of Valentine's Day
By Rossella Lorenzi published
Valentine's Day hasn't always been all chocolate and roses.
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