The Scottish government decision came after a consultation on gay marriage Scotland could become the first part of the UK to introduce gay marriage after the SNP government announced plans to make the change. Ministers confirmed they would bring forward a bill on the issue, indicating the earliest ceremonies could take place by the start of 2015. Political leaders, equality … [Read more...]
HPA Issues Warning About An Outbreak Of Shigella Flexneri Dysentery In Men Who Have Sex With Men
7 October 2011 Sexual health experts at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) have today issued an alert about an outbreak of an infection known as Shigella flexneri dysentery. It is thought that the infection is being transmitted between men during sex. Since July this year, 14 cases have been identified in the Greater Manchester area, predominantly among men who have sex with … [Read more...]
Study comes up with 41 definitions of what “having sex” means
BMJ 2010;341:c5491 Article by Janice Hopkins Tanne A major survey of sexual behaviour among Americans has shown that while most men said they had an orgasm during their last sexual encounter and 85% believed that their partner had also had an orgasm, only 64% of women said they had experienced an orgasm. The study of nearly 6000 men and women aged between 14 and 94 also found … [Read more...]