Sex

Fear and shame surrounding sexual health means many suffer in silence, say experts

Experts say many misconceptions arise due to social conservatism and discomfort with discussing deeply personal issues.

Gisele Pelicot survived mass rape. Now, she’s speaking out to build a better future

Ms Gisele Pelicot said she hoped her memoir A Hymn to Life would help heal her family.

New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women

Research shows the gap can be explained by biological differences in the immune system.

What Americans think of the Epstein files, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling

Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS

Americans believe Epstein files show the powerful get a pass, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Former CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite speaks with late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an undated photograph released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into Epstein. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS

EU investigates Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls

Shein came under greater scrutiny in November 2025 after French authorities condemned the giant for featuring sex dolls resembling children.

Calls grow for Wasserman to step down as LA28 chair amid Epstein fallout

People hold placards on the day local elected officials, survivors and activists hold a press conference calling for the removal of Casey Wasserman as head of the LA Olympic Committee following revelations of his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

LA Mayor Bass calls on LA28 chair Wasserman to resign

Feb 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass speaks at NBA Cares Legacy Project Dedication at the Weingart YMCA. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Condom crisis hits Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Valentine’s Day

Organisers conceded that stocks had been depleted by “higher-than-anticipated demand” but said they were in the process of re-stocking.

Wasserman to remain LA28 chairman after Epstein review

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - 145th IOC Session - Auditorium MPC, Milan, Italy - February 3, 2026 Casey Wasserman, chairman of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games during the 145th IOC Session REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

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