Sexual Health

70% of women use contraceptives during their first sexual encounter, Spanish study suggests

25 May 2012

Contraceptive use in Spain during the first sexual encounter is similar to other European countries. Contraceptive use shows positive correlation in women with a university education and negative correlation amongst women from poor backgrounds.

Sexuality Conference Promotes Sharing of Expertise

25 May 2012

“Sex in 3D: Dialogue, Diversity and Determinants of Sexual Health� will be this year’s theme for Canada’s largest and longest-running sexual health forum. The 34th annual sexuality conference will take place in the University of Guelph’s Rozanski Hall, May 31-June 1, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Organizers expect to attract more than 300 researchers, nurses, physicians, public health workers, therapists ...

Chile to cover sex change operations

25 May 2012

Chile will soon cover sex change surgeries under its public health plan in order to allow citizens of limited means to "recover their true sexual identity," Health Minister Jaime Manalich said.