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Beyond birth control: Why contraception matters for preventing HIV and STIs

Published on : Oct 5, 2025

Contraception is widely recognised as a tool to prevent unintended...

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WHO recommends a twice-a-year injection for HIV prevention

Published on : Jul 16, 2025

Imagine protecting yourself from HIV with just two injections a...

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Fact-Check: Can men’s poor hygiene during urination lead to UTIs in women?

Published on : May 28, 2025

Claim: Poor peeing hygiene habits in men can be a...

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FACT CHECK: Is your daily hot shower impacting your sperm count?

Published on : Mar 28, 2025

CLAIM: Bathing with hot water frequently exposes your testicles to...

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FACT CHECK: Does frequent ejaculation reduce prostate cancer risk?

Published on : Dec 28, 2024

CLAIM: Frequent ejaculation doesn’t prevent prostate cancer FACT: False. Frequent...

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FACT CHECK: Can swallowing papaya seeds prevent pregnancy

Published on : Dec 19, 2024

CLAIM: Papaya seeds can act as a natural contraceptive if...

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FACT CHECK: Can wearing a tight underwear lower a man’s sperm count?

Published on : Dec 16, 2024

CLAIM: Wearing a tight underwear lowers a man’s sperm count...

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Vibrators or lipsticks? How India’s sex toys navigate legal gray areas

Published on : Nov 19, 2024

While there is no explicit legal provision in India barring...

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Sex education isn’t cause of promiscuity, irresponsible behaviour: Supreme Court

Published on : Sep 26, 2024

Research has shown that sex education doesn’t encourage promiscuity and...

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Book review: Dr Cuterus demystifies sexual health

Published on : Jan 20, 2023

Dr Cuterus – Everything Nobody Tells You about Your Body...

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Fact-check: Indian politician wrongly claims biryani diminishes male sex drive 

Published on : Nov 21, 2022

Traditionally, spices have been used in the management of male...

: Tej Kumar
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Fact-check: Examining the myth about regaining virginity  

Published on : Nov 3, 2022

Water boiled with groundnuts cannot help you regain your virginity....

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