Syphilis Rates Surging in Newborns
Cases of infants born with syphilis have soared in recent years. New CDC data reveal that more than 3,700 babies were born with syphilis in 2022—more than 10 times the number born in 2012.
Shortage of Only Drug Approved to Treat Syphilis in Pregnant People
Treating syphilis during pregnancy can help both mother and child, but there is a shortage of Bicillin-L-A, the only antibiotic approved for this population.
People with Low Viral Loads Have Almost Zero Chance of Transmitting HIV Through Sex
A new meta-analysis of eight published studies found that the risk of sexual transmission of HIV is almost zero in people with low viral loads.
Mife Mayhem Continues: Fifth Circuit Issue a Decision
There is another update to the ongoing court battle over mifepristone, one of two drugs used in most medication abortion.
Update to PrEP Recommendations Include Long-Acting Shot
The USPSTF recently released updated recommendations on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. The recommendations add additional medications, including a long-acting injectable.
Cure Rates for Hepatitis C “Jarringly Low”
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only one in three adults in the U.S. infected with hepatitis C have been cured despite the introduction of direct-acting antivirals almost 10 years ago.
Four-Decade Study in Denmark Shows Higher Suicide Rates Among Transgender People
A study in Denmark that spanned 40 years and included 6.6 million people found that those who identified as transgender have significantly higher rates of suicide and attempted suicide than others in the population.
Remembering Pioneering Canadian Sex Educator Sue Johanson
Sue Johanson, perhaps Canada’s most famous sex educator of all time, died in June at the age of 92. Johanson was known for her clear advice and her sense of humor.
Could Monkeys’ Behavior Explain Why Men Masturbate?
A new paper suggests that there are biological and evolutionary reasons that we masturbate and looks to our ape ancestors for evidence. There is evidence starting around 40 million years ago that the ancestors of all monkeys and apes did indeed masturbate.
FDA Approves a Topical Erectile Dysfunction Treatment, And It’s Over the Counter
The FDA just approved a new erectile dysfunction treatment that can be sold over the counter. This gel goes directly on the penis, works in just 10 minutes, and has few side effects. Some experts, however, aren’t convinced it works all that well.