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A recent study conducted by the University of Oxford has found that more frequent ejaculations may actually increase men’s fertility levels

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People can now face prison time if caught watching two specific pornographic categories following the UK crackdown on 'harmful' content

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Larissa Nicole Rodriguez's family have filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages against the energy drink distributor

Scientists want the barbaric act of boiling lobsters alive to be banned, and they've confirmed something that has long been suspected

England’s school dinner overhaul could slash sweet treats by 2028

Eileen McGill Fox was diagnosed with vulvar cancer, cervical cancer, and anal cancer - and doctors said her diseases were 'preventable'

The UK crackdown could also reshape how porn sites handle consent

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