Circumcision not only protects against HIV in heterosexual men, but it also helps prevent two other sexually transmitted infections, a large new study found. Circumcised males reduced their risk of infection with HPV, or human papillomavirus, by 35 percent and herpes by 28 percent. picked by suebe 8 months ago

A gene has been found in male cichlid fish that evolved to lure female fish so that male cichlids can deposit sperm in the females mouths. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Prior to being married they always used protection. After getting married Juie Boyde found that she was severely allergic to her husband, Mike's sperm. Contact with his sperm would cause a burning sensation and even blisters. Women, this is why making your man grilled cheese sandwiches early in the relationship is so important. picked by 2manyusernames 3 weeks ago

The recent study says that as much as five receptive zones of the penis are removed during circumcision procedure. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

An Indonesian city is offering more than 1,000 boys a free circumcision as part of celebrations for the 58th anniversary of its foundation, a report said Tuesday.

58th! What's special about that? picked by topofall 1 year ago

A man who gave himself a DIY circumcision using nail clippers was taken to hospital for emergency treatment. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

The girl, who is now 7, testified in court.
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Female genital mutilation, commonly associated with parts of Africa and the Middle East, is becoming a growing problem in Britain despite efforts to stamp it out. picked by muppet 2 years ago

City health officials are considering a program to urge circumcision for men at high risk of HIV, noting studies that the procedure can reduce the chances of getting the virus. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The male, XY stem cells underwent the crucial process of "meiosis" - halving the number of chromosomes. The Newcastle team say the sperm were fully mature, mobile sperm and they have produced a video to back up the research. picked by equinox 5 months ago

Artificial human sperm could come to the aid of infertile men, according to a team of scientists who have used lab-grown sperm to inseminate female mice.

Artificial sperm could also make males totally redundant, permitting women to give birth without a biological male mate. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Fruit flies are a just a few millimeters long, but their sperm are 6 cm long. To top that, a human male would have to shoot out sperm that are up to 60 meters long. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

In an "extraordinary development" in the fight against AIDS, a medical journal article published Friday says that conclusive data shows there is no question circumcision reduces men's chances of catching HIV by up to 60 percent. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Tiny mussel-like creatures living 100 million years ago made giant sperm longer than their own bodies, proving size has always mattered for some animals when it comes to sex, scientists said on Thursday.

Giant sperm are still around today. A human sperm, for example, would have to be 40 metres long to measure up against a fruit fly's in comparison. picked by bingo 5 months ago

Shanghai Sperm Bank has been forced to issue a statement on its Website to clarify its procedures, after explicit photos circulated on the Internet, claiming to show female nurses helping men to "donate" at the sperm bank. picked by kakana 8 months ago

Clinics offering discounted or free circumcision for men in sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing long lines and keen interest as word spreads that the operation provides partial protection against HIV and may offer other benefits, researchers report. picked by bellybombers 12 months ago

Though the female birth control pill—which contains hormones that prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs—has been around since 1960, men have surprisingly few of their own reversible contraceptive options, this may change however. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

A team of researchers at Penn Sate has used an animal model to reveal, for the first time, a physiological basis for the effect of alcohol on male sexual behavior, including increased sexual arousal and decreased sexual inhibition. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

In a move unprecedented in its history, Xytex, one of the oldest sperm and tissue banks in the U.S., is offering a steep discount on sperm: up to $200 off, for a net price of between $250 and $350 per vial. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

A regular diet of even modest amounts of food containing soy may halve sperm concentrations.

*reconsiders that next glass of silk* picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago