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Staring at Breasts Promotes Better Health

This is one story that I know the majority of guys can get behind. According to a (possibly hoaxed, since I couldn't find the actual source) German study, men who stare at breasts have a lower chance of being stricken b…
The Center for Reproductive Rights Takes the FDA Back to Court Over Morning After Pill Restrictions

Currently, the FDA rule regarding to the morning after pill is that the buyer must be 17. Why? Not because of health or science. Due to politics. According to the Center for Reproductive Rights website, "In March 2009,…
Help! My Boyfriends's Best Friend is Dying

This post will probably sound like it is coming from a super sad Asian drama, but it is in reality, something that is actually happening. My boyfriend and I have been together for a little more than a year. We were fr…
HPV: Separating the Myths from the Facts

As every ad for the HPV vaccine has been telling us these days, HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is a disease that can cause cervical cancer in women. If you're like me, the idea of visiting your gynecologist haunts your d…
I Can't Have Sex

Dear Datingish Readers, I have recently found out that I have a pretty common condition called Vaginismus which is an involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the vaginal opening which occurs whenever an attempt i…
Should the Birth Control Pill Be Over-the-Counter?

Birth control pills turned 50 years old this year, and Jezebel and Tres Sugar have been speculating over the possibility of the currently prescription-only pills going over-the-counter. A NY Times op ed recently argue…
His Skin Problem Has Become Our Problem

My boyfriend was born premature which led to all sorts of complications - he's allergic to quite a number of things and has several dermatological issues like severe eczema, cystic acne, etc. He goes through a lot of…
Popping the Question: When Was The Last Time You Were Tested?

Sexually transmitted diseases, infections and viruses are a reality for all who partake in risky behavior. Risky behavior is engaging in any and all sexual activity. Whenever you enter the sheets with someone, you're p…
Odd (and Alarming) News of the Day: Women 18-30 Reporting Low Libido

A 2010 study done by the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health have found that it isn't just older women that have found their sex drive diminishing, it's happening in women as young as 18 years…
Hot or Not: Making Out With Your Dog?

I'm really trying to understand the dynamic relationship behind a dog and their owner. My friend recently told me that I missed out on one of the grossest things she saw the other night when I decided to stay home inste…