A draft African charter promoting traditional family values over human rights, including gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, advances towards adoption at an African Union meeting, sparking criticism from legal experts and rights groups.
In Sierra Leone's Tonkolili District, Adolescent Friendly Centres provide crucial reproductive health education and support to girls facing child marriage and teenage pregnancy. Despite government efforts, barriers persist, and the center's future funding is uncertain.
A doctor warns that new smoking products like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco are not healthier than traditional cigarettes and can severely harm male reproductive health. Nicotine, present in all these products, causes erectile dysfunction, penile shortening, decreased libido, poor sperm quality, and cardiovascular issues.
Oura announced a new Hormonal Birth Control feature within its Cycle Insights, rolling out globally on May 6th. The feature tracks how over 20 combinations of hormonal contraception—including pills, patches, IUDs, and implants—affect temperature patterns, sleep, and recovery. Users can track bleeding and symptoms, distinguishing biometrics across hormone and hormone-free days to establish baseline cycles. The article notes the wellness tech trend of hormone optimization while cautioning about privacy concerns in a post-Roe v. Wade United States.
