What all sexually active women should know about gonorrhea
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(Gabrielle Kassel/ Shape) — Question: How many times have you thought or talked about gonorrhea since you started having sex? Odds are, your answer is “basically never” or “only while watching Mean Girls.”

As a society, we’re still pretty hush-hush around the topic of sexually transmitted  …

Abused women more likely to contract HIV: McGill study
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(Canadian Press/ CTV News) — A McGill University study has found that women who are victims of domestic violence are three times more likely to contract the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

The article published in ‘The Lancet HIV’ reveals that there is a strong link between gender-based violence and   …

Clinique Medic Elle (CME) to now offer support to sexual assault victims
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GMF Clinique Medic Elle (CME) is proud to announce that it is joining forces with the Montréal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC) and the Montreal General Hospital (MGH – part of the McGill University Health Centre) to help provide continued services for sexual assault victims.

The Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC), created in  …

6 secrets to keeping your sexual well-being in top form
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(Radhika Bhirani/ Health Shots) — Being healthy is about holistic wellness, and sexual health forms an integral part of it. So, on this World Sexual Health Day, let us tell you how to maintain sexual health for the sake of your own well-being and for your relationship.

Sex, sexual well-being and sexual pleasure have largely  …

During menopause, why do some women battle sexual dysfunction more than others?
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(Study Finds) — For women going through menopause, sexual dysfunction can be a common symptom. But some women experience the frustration of a fading libido far worse than others. Recent research published by The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) may explain why.

Because each woman experiences menopause differently,  …