Tag Archives: Sexual

Sexual violence being used as weapon of war in Ethiopia’s Tigray, UN says

The UN official, Mark Lowcock, said the humanitarian crisis in Tigray had deteriorated over the past month with challenges to aid access and people dying of hunger. He said the world body had not seen any proof that soldiers from neighboring Eritrea – accused of massacres and killings in Tigray – have withdrawn. “To be… Read More: Sexual violence being used as weapon of war in Ethiopia’s… »

Decolonising contraception: focusing on equality and justice in sexual and reproductive health

Dr Annabel Sowemimo is the founder and director of Decolonising Contraception, a non-profit organisation led by people of colour. It aims to raise awareness about the historical and socio-economic barriers faced by people accessing sexual and reproductive care. We spoke to Annabel about the work of the collective and its plans for the coming year.… Read More: Decolonising contraception: focusing on equality and justice in sexual and… »

Sexual Dysfunction: What All Men Should Know

Sexual Dysfunction: What All Men Should Know Sexual Dysfunction: What All Men Should Know : All around the world, millions of men secretly suffer from health problems that prevent them from experiencing a fulfilling sexual life with their partner. Whether it’s the inability to get erect, ejaculate, or a loss of sexual desire or stamina, these… Read More: Sexual Dysfunction: What All Men Should Know »

In Brief: Women Veterans, Sexual Assault, and Infertility

According to a cross-sectional study (reviewed in Medscape) carried out in women veterans, victims of sexual assault are more likely to be infertile.  Rates of sexual assault in this population were high, with 60% of the infertile women and 45% of the fertile women reporting histories of sexual assault.   Researchers theorize that sexual assault… Read More: In Brief: Women Veterans, Sexual Assault, and Infertility »