The Latest from Giddy

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Erectile Dysfunction
Can Belly Fat Cause ED?
By Grace Gallagher
Fat in the midsection affects vascular health, a known erectile dysfunction risk factor.
A purple female reproductive system has two blue lips over the ovaries.
Endometriosis
What It Means to Have Kissing Ovaries
By Leandra Beabout
This phenomenon of the ovaries is associated with endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
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Cancer
Liquid Biopsies for Prostate Cancer Detection May Be the Future
By Helen Massy
The removal of tissue for examination has limitations. A simpler form of diagnosis could help.
A group of healthcare students listen to an ovarian cancer survivor speak about their experience as a patient.
Cancer
Survivors Teaching Students Raises Awareness About Ovarian Cancer
By Izzie Price
STS partners with patients to educate future healthcare providers about this deadly disease.
A gloved nurse inserts a needle into a patient's arm.
Cancer
Annual PSA Screenings Show Benefits for Black Men, Study Finds
By Kitti Palmai
In the population most affected by prostate cancer, yearly blood testing can help.
A man sitting on a bed holds up a prescription drug that could cause a low sex drive.
Erectile Dysfunction
Which Prescription Medications Are Known to Lower Your Sex Drive?
By Giddy Staff
Even effective medications can wreak havoc on your libido.
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Physical Health
Tales From the Burning Bush: What to Do About Pubic Lice Symptoms
By Rachel Crowe
It all starts with a scratch. Here's how to identify and prevent these itchy insects.
A man stares at a collection of post-it notes placed on a wall at work.
Mental Health
How the Pressure to Be Productive Can Impact Sexual Health
By Anna Herod
If you connect productivity to your self-esteem, your mental and sexual health may suffer.
A doctor listens to the heart of a man with her stethoscope.
Cancer
Androgen Deprivation Therapy Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Death
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
A study suggests potential risks with ADT, a common therapy for prostate cancer.
A positive test for Hepatitis C is held up together with a negative test.
STDs/STIs
Hepatitis C: A Liver Disease That's Often Asymptomatic
By Ashna Acharya
Understanding the virus and taking protective measures can help you and your sexual partners.