The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.
The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it would appeal a federal judge's order to eliminate any age restrictions on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.
The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it would appeal a federal judge's order to eliminate any age restrictions on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One-Step for use as emergency contraception by girls and women aged 15 and older.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One-Step for use as emergency contraception by girls and women aged 15 and older.
It's easy to blame pornography for prompting young people to engage in risky sex, but a new study suggests that the use of sexually explicit material doesn't have a lot to do with sexual behavior.
It's easy to blame pornography for prompting young people to engage in risky sex, but a new study suggests that the use of sexually explicit material doesn't have a lot to do with sexual behavior.
Many more American women are living with their partners rather than tying the knot, a new government survey finds.
Many more American women are living with their partners rather than tying the knot, a new government survey finds.
The number of women worldwide using modern contraceptive methods such as birth control pills is increasing, but an estimated 233 million women with partners may not have access to these methods in 2015, a new study...
The number of women worldwide using modern contraceptive methods such as birth control pills is increasing, but an estimated 233 million women with partners may not have access to these methods in 2015, a new study suggests.
Feeling insecure and frequently anxious about your romantic relationship can actually harm your health, new research contends.
Feeling insecure and frequently anxious about your romantic relationship can actually harm your health, new research contends.
The number of U.S. women using the "morning-after" contraception pill has risen dramatically in the last decade, federal health officials report.
The number of U.S. women using the "morning-after" contraception pill has risen dramatically in the last decade, federal health officials report.
If you're hoping that a bouquet of flowers or a heart-shaped box of chocolates might give your relationship a boost this Valentine's Day, you might be disappointed.
If you're hoping that a bouquet of flowers or a heart-shaped box of chocolates might give your relationship a boost this Valentine's Day, you might be disappointed.
On Valentine's Day, single men are far more likely than married guys to splurge on a loved one, a marketing expert from Harvard Business School says.
On Valentine's Day, single men are far more likely than married guys to splurge on a loved one, a marketing expert from Harvard Business School says.
Teen birth rates have dropped yet again, reaching a historic low, and the number of babies being born early or with a low birth weight has also declined, a new U.S. government report shows.
Teen birth rates have dropped yet again, reaching a historic low, and the number of babies being born early or with a low birth weight has also declined, a new U.S. government report shows.
Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus? Maybe not.
Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus? Maybe not.
Marriage appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks for both men and women, according to researchers in Finland.
Marriage appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks for both men and women, according to researchers in Finland.
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.
Being open about their sexual orientation offers health benefits for lesbians, gays and bisexuals, according to a new study.
Being open about their sexual orientation offers health benefits for lesbians, gays and bisexuals, according to a new study.
Everyone has had that friend who was svelte when single and then became noticeably more plump after entering a state of marital bliss.
Everyone has had that friend who was svelte when single and then became noticeably more plump after entering a state of marital bliss.
Here's yet another reason to get hitched and stay hitched: New research suggests that being single during midlife appears to raise the risk for premature death.
Here's yet another reason to get hitched and stay hitched: New research suggests that being single during midlife appears to raise the risk for premature death.
Teenagers who experience dating violence could be more likely to get involved in violent relationships and have health problems as young adults, a new study suggests.
Teenagers who experience dating violence could be more likely to get involved in violent relationships and have health problems as young adults, a new study suggests.
A national survey finds that American college students believe that 25 is the right age to get married, but most of their parents believe that's a bit too young.
A national survey finds that American college students believe that 25 is the right age to get married, but most of their parents believe that's a bit too young.
Birth control pills are safe and should be sold over-the-counter without the need for a doctor's exam or prescription, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommended Tuesday.
Birth control pills are safe and should be sold over-the-counter without the need for a doctor's exam or prescription, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommended Tuesday.
The difference between happy and unhappy couples is how they fight -- constructively or destructively.
The difference between happy and unhappy couples is how they fight -- constructively or destructively.
A new study of Dutch teens finds that few of them frequently engage in risky online activity related to sex, such as sending naked photos to strangers and searching for sex partners.
A new study of Dutch teens finds that few of them frequently engage in risky online activity related to sex, such as sending naked photos to strangers and searching for sex partners.
In recent years, media reports of celebrities -- usually men -- citing "sex addiction" as the reason they've been unfaithful have made headlines.
In recent years, media reports of celebrities -- usually men -- citing "sex addiction" as the reason they've been unfaithful have made headlines.
The idea that fathers play a significant role in the development of their kids' approach to sex has received some support in a new evidence review.
The idea that fathers play a significant role in the development of their kids' approach to sex has received some support in a new evidence review.
Testosterone, commonly thought of as the male sex hormone, seems to promote honesty, a new study suggests.
Testosterone, commonly thought of as the male sex hormone, seems to promote honesty, a new study suggests.
Young girls who receive a vaccine to protect against the virus that causes cervical cancer do not become sexually promiscuous after the shot, new research finds.
Young girls who receive a vaccine to protect against the virus that causes cervical cancer do not become sexually promiscuous after the shot, new research finds.
Social media can be used to help convince young adults to use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, a new study finds.
Social media can be used to help convince young adults to use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, a new study finds.
Although Facebook can help loving couples feel connected 24/7, there's a downside to all that connectedness when the relationship sours, a new study contends.
Although Facebook can help loving couples feel connected 24/7, there's a downside to all that connectedness when the relationship sours, a new study contends.
Women having second thoughts about getting married should trust their instincts, according to new research.
Women having second thoughts about getting married should trust their instincts, according to new research.
More than a third of births in the United States stem from unintended pregnancies, a number that's remained steady in the United States from 1982 to 2010, a new government report indicates.
More than a third of births in the United States stem from unintended pregnancies, a number that's remained steady in the United States from 1982 to 2010, a new government report indicates.
Black teenagers in the United States have become much less sexually active over the past two decades, and those who do have sex appear to be more likely to use condoms, a new survey has found.
Black teenagers in the United States have become much less sexually active over the past two decades, and those who do have sex appear to be more likely to use condoms, a new survey has found.
Sex scenes in movies influence teens' sexual behavior, new research suggests.
Sex scenes in movies influence teens' sexual behavior, new research suggests.
Money problems, drinking and drug use are among the social and economic factors that make low-income couples less likely to marry and more likely to divorce than couples with more money.
Money problems, drinking and drug use are among the social and economic factors that make low-income couples less likely to marry and more likely to divorce than couples with more money, a new study suggests.
Men may one day have a birth-control option other than the condom or vasectomy -- if early research on a new contraceptive gel pans out.
Men may one day have a birth-control option other than the condom or vasectomy -- if early research on a new contraceptive gel pans out.
Love and sexual desire activate different but related areas of the brain, according to a new study.
Love and sexual desire activate different but related areas of the brain, according to a new study.
People who have sexual affairs without their partner's knowledge are less likely to practice safe sex than those who have their partner's consent to have sex with others, a new study says.
People who have sexual affairs without their partner's knowledge are less likely to practice safe sex than those who have their partner's consent to have sex with others, a new study says.
Gonorrhea, the second most common sexually transmitted disease, is rapidly growing resistant to the last class of antibiotics that can effectively treat the infection.
Gonorrhea, the second most common sexually transmitted disease, is rapidly growing resistant to the last class of antibiotics that can effectively treat the infection, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday.
