Latest Insights & Analysis

Stay updated with the latest public health research, commentary, and field notes from our editorial team.

Featured Story

Exploring the Role of Periods in Female Athletes’ Performance and Well-being

September 18, 2025 · 5 min read

In recent years, the conversation around women’s health in sports has increasingly focused on the impact of menstruation on athletic performance. This subject, while once overlooked, is now gaining the attention it deserves within the sports and health communities. Recently, Olympic gold medalist Sophie Capewell shared her experiences concerning how periods affect female athletes, shedding […]

Read analysis
Pregnancy

Navigating Sexual Well-being After Pregnancy Loss

Pregnancy loss is an experience that affects one in four women, yet its impact on sexual well-being is rarely discussed. Many couples face a confusing blend of grief, physical recovery, and emotional healing, and sexual relationships can feel like uncharted territory during this time. In fact, new research sheds light on how sexual well-being shifts […]

Read more →
Intimacy

Can Oxytocin Help Control Hypersexual Behavior?

Imagine trying to control an overwhelming urge to act on impulse. For some, hypersexual disorder (HD) feels exactly like this—a relentless drive to engage in sexual behavior despite the negative impact on one’s life, relationships, and well-being. A recent study shines a light on this complex disorder, suggesting that a hormone often associated with love […]

Read more →
Intimacy

Hidden Struggles: Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships

We often hear about intimate partner violence (IPV) in heterosexual relationships, with media stories typically centering on abusive men harming women. But what about violence in relationships where both partners identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community? This topic, for far too long, has been hidden in the shadows, but research shows that IPV is […]

Read more →
Intimacy

Breaking the Taboo: Understanding Bottom Training in Fist Play [NSFW]

In sexual health, we’re often encouraged to have open, honest conversations, especially about topics that seem off-limits. But what happens when those conversations delve into areas considered taboo, like fisting in gay male culture? For many, fisting evokes feelings of discomfort or even fear, but a new study reveals a different side of this subcultural […]

Read more →
Intimacy

Understanding Relationship Satisfaction: The Power of Physical Intimacy

When it comes to long-term romantic relationships, many people focus on grand gestures—lavish vacations, fancy dinners, or expensive gifts. But, according to recent research, it’s the small, everyday physical interactions—those tender moments of intimacy—that play a far greater role in keeping relationships strong and satisfying. Whether it’s holding hands, a gentle kiss on the cheek, […]

Read more →
Relationships

Fantasy Worlds: Why Teens Crave Escapes from Reality

Imagine a world where the struggles of daily life vanish in an instant, replaced by thrilling adventures, magical realms, and impossible quests. For many teenagers today, this is not just a dream—it’s a preferred reality. As the 2024 Teens & Screens report reveals, an overwhelming 36.2% of adolescents, ages 10-24, want to see more content […]

Read more →
Health

How Abortion Funds Provide More Than Financial Support

Access to reproductive healthcare, especially abortion, is more than a hot-button political issue—it’s an everyday challenge for countless people. And while we often focus on the financial burdens, the real story is about the unsung heroes who help women navigate a fragmented, confusing system to get the care they need. In Texas, where restrictive abortion […]

Read more →
Research

Empowering Sexual Health Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Imagine trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. That’s what many researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face when addressing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues in their communities. While SRH is a critical component of public health, especially in regions where resources are stretched thin, the capacity to conduct research that reflects […]

Read more →