http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/sexual-health-aging-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:48:00 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/can-stress-cause-infertility-209122-1.htm Sexual performance and sperm health can be impaired through stress as per a recent study. This can further lead to infertility. The study found that ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-stress-cause-infertility-209122-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/four-step-plan-for-detecting-sexually-transmitted-infections-208862-1.htm The key steps that healthcare teams can take to identify and treat more sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been identified. The 1,348 participants ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/four-step-plan-for-detecting-sexually-transmitted-infections-208862-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/top-10-reasons-of-dullness-in-the-marital-sex-208259-1.htm Does marriage slow down your sex life? Yes, marriage partners or long-term relationships can start to feel getting boring after a while. It should be ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/top-10-reasons-of-dullness-in-the-marital-sex-208259-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mindfulness-zoom-sessions-beneficial-for-sexual-health-after-cancer-207512-1.htm Zoom-based mindfulness group provides better intervention programs for patients' post-cancer sexual health, reveals a new study. bSexual dysfunction/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mindfulness-zoom-sessions-beneficial-for-sexual-health-after-cancer-207512-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sperm-age-may-help-predict-pregnancy-success-207100-1.htm A new method developed by researchers that measure the age of male sperm can predict pregnancy success. According to a newly published study by researchers ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sperm-age-may-help-predict-pregnancy-success-207100-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/intrigued-by-frozen-testicular-tissues-immortality-after-two-decades-207048-1.htm Male testis tissue that is cryopreserved can be reimplanted after more than 20 years and will go on to make viable sperm, according to a new study published in the journal iPLOS Biology/i.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/intrigued-by-frozen-testicular-tissues-immortality-after-two-decades-207048-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/male-fertility-have-such-a-hard-time-with-aging-heres-why-206889-1.htm The abnormalities associated with aging sperm cells might be exacerbated by elevated body mass index (BMI), suggests research that appears in the journal iDevelopmental Cell/i.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/male-fertility-have-such-a-hard-time-with-aging-heres-why-206889-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-infertility-rate-rising-in-india-206769-1.htm Delhi is stated as the lowest fertility-rated Indian state, with a Total Fertility Rate of 1.5, which is significantly lower than the national average (2.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-infertility-rate-rising-in-india-206769-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds-reach-an-alarming-rate-206544-1.htm Rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are found to be alarming in the U.S. as per the i Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report /i ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds-reach-an-alarming-rate-206544-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/advanced-pregnancy-prevention-for-males-contraceptive-pill-206284-1.htm A team of research scientists said that they have developed a male oral contraceptive pill that didn't cause observable side effects, with the drug expected to enter human trials by the end of 2022.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/advanced-pregnancy-prevention-for-males-contraceptive-pill-206284-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-do-educational-sexual-health-programs-improve-safe-sex-behaviors-205631-1.htm Sexual health programs that include sexual desire and sexual pleasure can improve knowledge and attitudes around sex, as well as condom use compared to ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-do-educational-sexual-health-programs-improve-safe-sex-behaviors-205631-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/korean-scientists-reveal-links-between-sperm-quality-and-mobile-phone-use-205355-1.htm Mobile phones have brought the world closer and have made life easy during a very trying time. But those have their disadvantages too. They could have ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/korean-scientists-reveal-links-between-sperm-quality-and-mobile-phone-use-205355-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-to-predict-future-fertility-in-children-with-undescended-testis-205315-1.htm The ratio of a few sex hormones in serum can serve as important clues to predict future infertility in cryptorchid boys, revealed a pioneering study by ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-to-predict-future-fertility-in-children-with-undescended-testis-205315-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-genital-intercourse-and-brain-function-in-women-204927-1.htm Increased frequency of genital intercourse/sex may be linked with better development of brains in women as per a study published in the i Journal of Neuroscience.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-genital-intercourse-and-brain-function-in-women-204927-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gene-crucial-to-sperm-cell-production-discovered-204002-1.htm A new research has shed light on how sperm production can go wrong when a certain gene fails to function at the right time. The findings of the study are published in Cell Reports.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gene-crucial-to-sperm-cell-production-discovered-204002-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-herpes-simplex-and-neurogenerative-diseases-203289-1.htm Optineurin, or OPTN protein when present in the cells it restricts the spread of HSV-1, the herpes simplex virus type 1. The study finds a potential direct ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-herpes-simplex-and-neurogenerative-diseases-203289-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-identifies-the-golden-window-for-ivf-success-202934-1.htm Teflon-like molecule makes womb slippery and prevents embryos implanting. New study finds IVF more likely to succeed when the slippery molecule is reduced.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-identifies-the-golden-window-for-ivf-success-202934-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/did-articles-influence-peoples-sexual-orientation-202919-1.htm People's reported sexual orientation could change after reading about the nature of sexual orientation, according to a study published in journal iNature's Scientific Reports/i.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/did-articles-influence-peoples-sexual-orientation-202919-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-women-contraceptive-product-developed-202258-1.htm bThe Human Contraception Antibody (HCA) is the new safe contraception method that stops sperm movement and also prevent from sexually transmitted infections/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-women-contraceptive-product-developed-202258-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dealing-with-secondary-infertility-in-males-201902-1.htm Secondary infertility arises when a couple has at least one child, but doesn't conceive after at least one year of trying. In many cases, about one-third ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dealing-with-secondary-infertility-in-males-201902-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-attraction-differs-for-men-and-women-201323-1.htm Men and women have similar sexual attraction preferences, but the degree of preference for certain traits vary across different ages, reveals a new study.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-attraction-differs-for-men-and-women-201323-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-emergency-contraception-199910-1.htm In 2020, one in every four consultations from women was for sexual and reproductive health, and seemed to be the top consulted specialty online, according to insights from Practo.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-emergency-contraception-199910-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/young-adults-become-quite-rational-while-making-sexual-choices-study-198072-1.htm Young adults considered both the risks and benefits of their sexual behavior in a highly consistent and thoughtful manner, stated a new study published in the journal i Psychological Science.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/young-adults-become-quite-rational-while-making-sexual-choices-study-198072-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/importance-of-sex-to-women-in-their-midlife-197806-1.htm Significant percentage of women rate sex important throughout midlife, according to a new study. The study also found the factors that affect which women continue to value sex most.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/importance-of-sex-to-women-in-their-midlife-197806-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/people-lack-awareness-of-erectile-dysfunction-197677-1.htm Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to get or keep an erection. Awareness of ED is alarmingly low in men and women aged 20 to 70, a ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/people-lack-awareness-of-erectile-dysfunction-197677-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/studies-show-that-flirting-can-really-work-197576-1.htm Flirting can lead to a lot of misunderstandings, awkwardness and even sexual harassment allegations. Not everyone knows to figure out what the other person is trying to convey.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/studies-show-that-flirting-can-really-work-197576-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/human-sperm-swims-in-entirely-different-way-than-earlier-thought-say-scientists-196734-1.htm Scientists were able to scan the sperm swimming freely in 3D using a high-speed camera capable of recording over 55,000 frames in one second, and a microscope stage with a piezoelectric device.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/human-sperm-swims-in-entirely-different-way-than-earlier-thought-say-scientists-196734-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/people-whose-gonorrhea-is-cured-with-simple-oral-antibiotic-now-identified-easily-196702-1.htm New test that can detect which people with gonorrhea will respond successfully to the inexpensive oral antibiotic ciprofloxacin has been discovered. In ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/people-whose-gonorrhea-is-cured-with-simple-oral-antibiotic-now-identified-easily-196702-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/low-sexual-desire-noticed-by-men-up-32-in-a-decade-196370-1.htm Men are 32 per cent more likely to report low sexual desire than a decade ago, suggests new research that detected that change. The research showed ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/low-sexual-desire-noticed-by-men-up-32-in-a-decade-196370-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fertility-more-likely-to-decline-in-the-wake-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic-196339-1.htm New study outlines the findings on the link between COVID-19 and fertility. The findings of the study are published in the journal iScience/i. Throughout ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fertility-more-likely-to-decline-in-the-wake-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic-196339-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-have-sexual-worries-in-men-changed-over-the-past-decade-196222-1.htm Over the past decade, men have become more open with their sexual concerns and have accepted that most sexual problems are treatable. Fewer men complain ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-have-sexual-worries-in-men-changed-over-the-past-decade-196222-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/oral-herpes-rates-are-declining-in-kids-196154-1.htm Nearly two-thirds of kids and young adults are reaching sexual debut unexposed to herpes, but are at risk of HSV-1 genital acquisition in adulthood, reports a new study.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/oral-herpes-rates-are-declining-in-kids-196154-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/erectile-dysfunction-among-indian-men-195899-1.htm India is the impotence capital of the world. In India the conversations about Erectile dysfunction (ED) are often a taboo and left unspoken. However, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/erectile-dysfunction-among-indian-men-195899-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/human-eggs-prefer-some-mens-sperm-over-others-study-195381-1.htm Eggs use chemical signals to choose sperm, revealed new research from Stockholm University and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Different women's ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/human-eggs-prefer-some-mens-sperm-over-others-study-195381-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-sex-hormone-discovered-195131-1.htm Scientists have discovered a new hormone that stimulates sexual functions in fish could lead to novel infertility treatments in humans. When University ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-sex-hormone-discovered-195131-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/families-talking-together-intervention-helps-reduce-adolescent-sexual-risk-behavior-194658-1.htm Adolescent sexual risk behavior is lowered with involvement of parents and healthcare providers, stated new study. Now, a randomized clinical trial ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/families-talking-together-intervention-helps-reduce-adolescent-sexual-risk-behavior-194658-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/menopause-isnt-the-only-reason-for-low-libido-in-older-women-study-191582-1.htm New study reports the various reasons behind the lack of libido among women in their 60s. The findings of the study are published in the journal iMenopause/i.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/menopause-isnt-the-only-reason-for-low-libido-in-older-women-study-191582-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/oral-hpv-dna-detection-in-teen-young-adult-females-191143-1.htm Human papilloma virus DNA was detected in 6.2% of 1,259 participants (ages 13 to 21) at baseline but oral HPV detection became less likely with time since becoming sexually active, said researchers.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/oral-hpv-dna-detection-in-teen-young-adult-females-191143-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-link-to-male-infertility-found-190841-1.htm Undiagnosed sexually transmitted chlamydia infection on men may be linked to loss of fertility among men. A study led by Queensland University of Technology ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-link-to-male-infertility-found-190841-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/no-link-between-extreme-personal-grooming-and-stds-identified-190086-1.htm Shaving or waxing pubic hair may not raise the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), stated new study. Previous research and many media reports ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/no-link-between-extreme-personal-grooming-and-stds-identified-190086-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/concussions-may-lead-to-erectile-dysfunction-in-retired-nfl-players-189889-1.htm Concussion symptoms, including loss of consciousness, disorientation, or nausea after a head injury, might lead to low testosterone and erectile dysfunction ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/concussions-may-lead-to-erectile-dysfunction-in-retired-nfl-players-189889-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/hiv-afflicted-people-have-a-higher-risk-of-age-related-illness-189654-1.htm HIV patients have higher chances of acquiring specific age-related diseases such as the increased occurrence of heart disease, COPD, and bone fractures.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/hiv-afflicted-people-have-a-higher-risk-of-age-related-illness-189654-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/relationship-abuse-among-female-teens-on-the-rise-189543-1.htm A new Michigan State University study has found that female adolescents are found to experience relationship abuse at alarming rates. Specifically researched ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/relationship-abuse-among-female-teens-on-the-rise-189543-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/erectile-dysfunction-linked-to-work-productivity-loss-189452-1.htm There need to be better management and treatment of men with erectile dysfunction, typically in the workplace as the burden might be significant. Erectile ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/erectile-dysfunction-linked-to-work-productivity-loss-189452-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/blocking-zinc-uptake-could-prevent-gonorrhea-infection-189442-1.htm Blocking key mineral zinc uptake was found to stop gonorrhea infection, the widespread sexually transmitted infection, revealed study by the Institute ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/blocking-zinc-uptake-could-prevent-gonorrhea-infection-189442-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/combination-immune-therapy-reduces-genital-herpes-outbreaks-189333-1.htm Combination of a vaccine and a medicated cream was found to be a promising strategy to dramatically reduce the recurrence of genital herpes, said Yale investigators.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/combination-immune-therapy-reduces-genital-herpes-outbreaks-189333-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/more-than-1-million-new-curable-sexually-transmitted-infections-every-day-study-188955-1.htm Among people aged 15-49 years, every day, there are more than 1 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs), revealed data released today by the World Health Organization.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/more-than-1-million-new-curable-sexually-transmitted-infections-every-day-study-188955-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/vaccination-programs-curb-hpv-infections-precancerous-cervical-lesions-188566-1.htm Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination programs found to decrease the number of infections and precancerous cervical lesions caused by the virus significantly, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/vaccination-programs-curb-hpv-infections-precancerous-cervical-lesions-188566-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/frozen-sperm-helps-to-create-sperm-bank-outside-earth-188504-1.htm Sperm characteristics in frozen sperm samples doesn't found to vary much when exposed to microgravity, reported a study at the 35th Annual Meeting of ESHRE investigators.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/frozen-sperm-helps-to-create-sperm-bank-outside-earth-188504-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/condoms-and-vaccines-to-prevent-human-papillomavirus-188129-1.htm Among gay men, public health campaigns should highlight complementary role of both condoms and vaccines to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV), according ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/condoms-and-vaccines-to-prevent-human-papillomavirus-188129-1.htm