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- October 15, 2026
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More on the Orgasm Gap

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Hard Copy reported a Swiss study regarding the orgasm gap between cisgender men and women in our last edition. A new Italian study looks at the same gap. Study author Cristina Civilotti of the University of Turin and her colleagues examined how often people experience orgasm and which factors are associated with it in a […]

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- October 15, 2026
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Sexually Transmitted Diarrhea

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A gut pathogen, shigellosis, that causes diarrhea and vomiting is on the rise. Shigellosis is a highly contagious bug that has been known to spread through contaminated food or water but is now emerging as a sexually transmitted infection as well. Shigella may still be transmitted through contaminated food or water as well as sexually, but […]

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- October 2, 2026
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Sexual Pleasure and Menopause

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Obviously, we at Hard Copy are sex-positive and believe everyone has the right to sex. And besides being fun, a healthy sex life is also good for your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, the symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause can make sex painful and the sex drive plummet for women experiencing those symptoms. With scientific […]

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- October 2, 2026
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Syphilis Up 167% Among Australian Women

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New studies released by the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales reveal both good and bad news. Of most concern is the sharp increase in syphilis diagnoses among women, up 167% over the last decade; in addition to the damage this often asymptomatic or unnoticed disease can cause to an adult, it […]

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- September 15, 2026
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Going Too Far with Sex Toys Can Put You in the Hospital

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Thousands of Americans a year wind up in the hospital for misusing vibrators or dildoes. It is most often young men under 30 who have an object lodged so far up their rectum that it does not come out. Toys stuck in vaginas are less common. The resulting injuries can be serious enough that nearly […]

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- September 15, 2026
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The Fight to End FDM

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The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) has been around for at least 2000 years and was believed to ensure women’s virginity and reduce female desire. Although the practice is dangerous and unnecessary, the fight to end FGM is difficult because it is still engrained in some cultures and based on religious beliefs or ideas […]

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- September 15, 2026
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Non-Monogamy is Healthy

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As we have noted before in Hard Copy News, monogamy does not produce greater relationship satisfaction or intimacy than consensual non-monogamy. It also does not produce better sexual health. A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships establishes that polyamorous individuals are more likely to have themselves tested for sexually transmitted […]

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- September 1, 2026
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How’s That Abortion Ban Going?

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After the Dobbs decision, near or total abortion bans were enacted in 13 states. It was generally expected that the abortion rate in those states would go down. However, the number of abortions has gone up in states that enacted bans. NPR looks at possible causes. One may be the MAHA and pro-natal movement spreading […]

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- September 1, 2026
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Detransition Recognized as a Valid Medical Condition

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The CDC has only recently added medical codes for patients whose gender dysphoria is resolved or who wish to detransition after taking hormones or undergoing surgery. The previous lack of coding in the medical system was a big deal, because it has made it difficult to track the number of patients in these categories; estimates […]

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- August 1, 2026
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The Menopause Market

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Although it will eventually affect half the population, until recently menopause research has been minimal. Women were told menopausal symptoms were just a part of aging and to endure them. In the past few years, the demand for better care has transformed menopause care into one of the fastest-growing sectors of women’s health. The market […]

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