Health & Bodies

Is post-nut clarity a thing: an investigation

There's no research to understand the phenomena or its implications on sexuality and sex culture.

GPs can’t prescribe ADHD medication, here’s why that’s bullshit

“Switching my medication has caused me quite a bit of anxiety.”

Why your ears ring after a concert and why you should care

It's almost definitely tinnitus. Here's how you can avoid it.

The pill could have 92% less hormones and still work, study finds

But Aotearoa could probably benefit from other moves in the birth control space.

How bad relationships can hurt our hearts for real

A new study shows the ups and downs in everyday relationships affect our physical health.

‘It’s my superpower’: how a dyslexia diagnosis helps this teen succeed

According to figures from SPELD NZ, about 10%-20% of our population is dyslexic.

It took me 8 years to get an endometriosis diagnosis

“Endometriosis care, as it currently is, is just not acceptable."

Nangs to the door: the curious rise of NZ’s ‘whipped cream’ industry

Why the hell am I so aggressively being advertised whipped cream paraphernalia?

Half of all cosmetics have ‘forever chemicals’. NZ wants to ban them

Here’s how it might impact your long-wear makeup.

Why are men so obsessed with anal?

Anal was the 8th most searched term and 6th most viewed category on Pornhub in 2021.

Early morning lectures could be ruining your university grades

Nearly 40% of Aotearoa’s teenagers are sleeping less than the recommended 8-10 hours each night.

Why does he take so long to cum? | Horny on Main

Melody and Elena call in the big guns in the new episode of Horny on Main.

Researchers think they’ve found the key to a male birth control pill

Researchers say the results could be a “game-changer” in developing the male birth control pill.

‘Will I die waiting for health care?’: NZers rally for trans rights

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau and Pōneke last weekend.

Meet Amy: The first baby born through an HIV-positive sperm bank

There is no cure for HIV but effective medication can make a person’s viral load undetectable.

I’m AFAB pansexual: How do I talk to girls/femmes?!

Chat non-platonically with babes in your area!

Does casual sex suck or is it me?

Is it me or is it only good in theory? Listen to episode two of Horny On Main Season 2 now.

"Why do I think of disgusting stuff when I’m horny?" | Horny On Main

Season 2 of Horny on Main is out now on your favourite podcast platform.

Half of people with penises are unhappy with its size - but why?

Health experts say anxiety over penis size can affect people’s sex lives.

Science has worked out why women are freezing at work

Spoiler it’s because of the patriarchy.

Teens should start school an hour later, NZ researchers say

While two-thirds of teens report good overall wellbeing, researchers say many don’t.

Young workers are more burnt out than any other age group, but why?

“It’s been two years and I still haven’t recovered.”

The scent of summer: why asparagus makes your pee smell

It’s sort of unclear why some people can spell asparagus piss and others can’t.

I want to remove my uterus because my endometriosis is so painful

“Even breathing too deeply makes my whole body feel like it's on fire."

I’m 23 and I want to remove my uterus

“This hypothetical boyfriend doesn’t have a uterus that’s in pain, I do."