The Washington Post this morning, and every other newspaper in the country, had an article reporting on a re-analysis of some data, showing that teens who practice abstinence do not -- repeat, do not -- use oral sex a way to preserve their "technical virginity."

The first large-scale survey of a sexually transmitted disease (STD) begins today in the Netherlands. Approximately 300,000 people between the ages of 16 and 29 will receive an invitation to be tested for chlamydia.

Researchers at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction are shedding light on why some women experience sexual problems and others do not.

Satisfactory sexual intercourse for couples lasts from 3 to 13 minutes, contrary to popular fantasy about the need for hours of sexual activity, according to a survey of U.S. and Canadian sex therapists.

At least one in four teens in the U.S.A. has a sexually transmitted disease (STD), shows the study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Four people were arrested Thursday and accused of organizing prostitution ring, called emperors club vip, that charged wealthy clients in Europe and the U.S. thousands of dollars for prostitutes rated by diamonds.

A new proposal from the Swedish government wants to make it compulsory for girls from an immigrant background to take part in sex education.

Using a new tool designed to measure a woman’s willingness to use a microbicide (topical gels designed to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV), researchers at The Miriam Hospital and Brown University found that women who have used protective methods in the past, and those with casual sexual partners were more willing to use a microbicide compared to their peers.

Spanking, as a corporal punishment in general, is a heartily debated social issue in many countries. Questions exist as to whether children should be spanked, whether it is an effective method of discipline, and whether or at what point it constitutes child abuse.

Florida pastor Paul Wirth issued a '30 Day Sex Challenge' to his congregation. Wirth said the challenge is designed to help couples as many let jobs and daily life get in the way of intimacy.

One of the benefits of postindustrial life is that it is largely free of the fear of early mortality. However, a curious side-effect of this confidence seems to be a dramatic reduction in birthrates.

Britney Spears is reportedly planning to sue over photos of her and her two sons that were sold to the media by the photographer. Spears hired Dani Brubaker in November to take portraits of her and her sons.