sex

Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be?

The WHO declares mpox a global health emergency as a new, more contagious strain spreads. Here's what you need to know.

By REUTERS
16/08/2024

'Sexual conflict': Why do sex chromosomes exist?

One theory given as to why the Y chromosome is shedding genes is the theory of “sexual conflict.”

Experts advise cautious approach to summer fun as drug-resistant STDs increase globally

Israel is among the many countries experiencing a dramatic increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Virility Medical introduces tech solution to premature ejaculation

Virility Medical, an Israeli startup, is introducing in2 - a medical device developed for the treatment of premature ejaculation, the most common male sexual health concern.

Love isn't simple in a time of war

Workshops heal trauma that overshadows couples’ connection during a country's darkest period.

Sex isn't merely physical, it can also be a redemptive act

They wanted to kill us. A woman said, “No way!” and with the innate understanding of the physical and spiritual power of sexuality, she turned the story around.

By YONINA RUBINSTEIN
30/03/2024

Breakthrough: Can one pill after sex prevent STDs?

Doxycycline reduces chlamydia and syphilis rates in gay men. This method is now used in Israel.

Israeli sex lives: Casualties of the war with Hamas

When partners are consumed or paralyzed by the news, it’s hard to keep one’s mind clear for romance.

08/03/2024

Orthodox women pledge to hold ‘sex strike’ to protest religious divorce refusal

An advocate for Jewish women whose estranged husbands are refusing to divorce them ritually, calls for post-mikvah sex to be seen as a natural site of protest.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
08/03/2024

Condom use declines, STD rates increase

Misconceptions about HIV prevention drugs may lead to decline in condom use.

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