Scotland’s introduction of HIV drug PrEP ‘puts England to shame’

Less than 0.25% of at-risk people contracted HIV after preventative treatment, report says

Jiggle, Wiggle: why Tinder-loving older people need condoms – and fast

A campaign from Derbyshire NHS trust is trying to persuade over-35s to take precautions during and after casual sex

With councils and the NHS at loggerheads, vital services are at risk

As with Brexit negotiations, some people prefer to walk away or refuse to budge, rather than work together to find solutions

Condom handouts in schools prevent disease without encouraging sex

UN study finds misgivings over impact of condom distribution in secondary schools are misplaced

Male contraceptive gel: couples being recruited for pioneering UK trial

Participants in Manchester and Edinburgh will rely on the gel as sole contraceptive for a year

Without more staff, the NHS plan will fail. GPs will have to pick up the pieces

Government long-term plans for the health service promise a lot, but success depends on having enough people to implement it

Sexual health service cuts will increase spread of STIs

Councils failing to combat surge in diseases and decline in education

How to talk to your children about sex

How to talk about sex with your children

Erectile dysfunction or performance anxiety? The truth behind a modern malaise

All men struggle to get an erection at some point in their lives, but more and more in their 20s and 30s are having problems. Are they panicking at the thought of sex?

Picking up a leaflet at a freshers’ fair won’t turn you into a sex worker

Brighton University should be applauded for promoting health and support services, says the sex worker and activist Molly Smith

Goop to pay out over unproven health benefits of vaginal eggs

Gwyneth Paltrow’s company has agreed to pay $145,000 to settle allegations of unscientific claims

The vagina is self-cleaning – so why does the ‘feminine hygiene’ industry exist?

From talcum powder to jade eggs and douches, an industry has grown up to sell products – some of which are harmful – that play on women’s fears about being dirty or smelly

Sexual health clinics in England see record demand amid budget cuts

Councils say they could struggle to respond to unforeseen STI outbreaks if cuts aren’t reversed

Mindful sex: could it put an end to unhappiness in bed?

Mindfulness has been used to treat depression and encourage healthy eating. Now, with huge numbers of men and women reporting sexual dissatisfaction, it is being applied to our relationships

Syphilis diagnoses are booming – it’s clear sexual health needs an overhaul

Responsibility for services is shared by NHS and councils and there is little evidence of a united effort on prevention