sexual health

Healthcare

Why the UK is offering vaccines for gonorrhoea – and the EU isn’t

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

22/05/2025

Health news

Men with better quality sperm may live longer, study finds

The quality of semen could be an indicator of overall health for men, experts told Euronews Health.

08/03/2025

Healthcare

HIV infections could surge if US support is dropped - UNAIDS chief

HIV infections could jump over six times if US support is dropped and not replaced, the UNAIDS chief said.

10/02/2025

Health news

Sexually transmitted infections reach new highs in Europe

Syphilis and gonorrhoea cases soared in 2023, with notable increases among young people, health authorities said.

10/02/2025

Health news

Why Trump’s funding ban for overseas abortion groups matters

The US tends to ping-pong on the rule based on the president’s political party, but Trump’s version goes further than previous bans.

25/01/2025

Healthcare

Sweden wants to be the first country to eliminate HPV by 2027

The Nordic country's ambitious timeline relies on high vaccination uptake and efficient mass screening and follow-up treatment.

10/12/2024

Lifestyle

New study reveals what has changed in French people's sex lives

A wide-ranging French study published this week reveals ‘major changes’ in people's sexuality over the last ten years. Here are the key takeaways.

15/11/2024

Health news

Sexually transmitted diseases syphilis and gonorrhoea fall in US

New data showed a fall in syphilis and gonorrhoea cases in the US.

13/11/2024

Health news

A Trump win could reshape global health. Is Europe ready to step up?

If the US retreats from global health leadership, it's unlikely Europeans would step up to the degree they did during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.

02/11/2024

Health news

Half of young adults favour prison time for removing condom during sex

Removing a condom without someone’s consent, which is known as "stealthing," has emerged as a "sex trend". It has recently been punished as a form of rape.

23/10/2024

Health news

Over a third of European teen boys now having sex without condoms

The use of condoms by sexually active boys has dropped by 9 per cent since 2014, according to the latest WHO data.

30/08/2024

Culture news

Sultry sounds: Study reveals what music people prefer during sex

What is the most popular music genre in the bedroom? Who's the most popular artist when it comes to getting in the mood? And how many people have admitted to wearing AirPods during sex? All is revealed.

13/06/2024

Health news

Gonorrhoea becoming more resistant to antibiotics, health bodies warn

A new surveillance report found that bacteria causing the sexually transmitted disease (STD) have increased in drug resistance.

10/06/2024

Health news

Form of mpox that may spread more easily found amid Congo's outbreak

Although the mpox epidemics in the West were contained with the help of vaccines and treatments, barely any have been available in Congo.

02/05/2024

Climate

Sperm struggle during heatwaves, scientists reveal

Extreme heat exposure almost doubles men’s chance of a low sperm count, according to the study.

04/04/2024

Health news

Spain considers providing free condoms to young people

The initiative comes amid a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections in Europe.

15/03/2024

Health news

Europe sees 'troubling surge' in sexually transmitted infections

There has been a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections in European countries, particularly gonorrhoea, syphilis, and chlamydia.

07/03/2024

Health news

Polish lawmakers OK morning-after pill for ages 15 and over

The move was a first step towards the easing of reproductive law in the country.

23/02/2024

Health news

Euroviews. Citizens across Europe need equal access to contraception

Contraception is key to achieving gender equality. Individuals must be able to make informed choices about their bodies and their sexual health, MEP Robert Biedroń writes.

14/02/2024

Health news

Viagra may reduce risk of Alzheimer's in men, new study finds

A new study has linked erectile dysfunction drugs to a reduced risk of a common form of dementia.

08/02/2024