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Medical Institute for Sexual Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health organization on a mission to make medically accurate research on sexual health accessible worldwide. Backed by over three decades of medical expertise, we are committed to reestablishing the role of sex in a fulfilling life that benefits the individual and culture.

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We’re sexual health experts who have observed the mental health struggles, gaps in sex education, and misinformation targeting our society. Our work guides people to make well-educated decisions for their sexual health. 

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Are condoms a reliable form of protection?
According to the CDC, although condoms used consistently and correctly can reduce the risk of pregnancy and STIs, they do…
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How Pornography Changes the Brain
The average age of first exposure to pornography is just 13 years old.1 This shocking experience can cause repercussions that…
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Sexual Risk Avoidance Education: What You Need to Know
Sexual Risk Avoidance programs focus on the whole person by sharing the importance of healthy decision-making to future life outcomes.…
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The Power of the Success Sequence for Disadvantaged Young Adults
What are the effects of sex on the brain?
Sex is an important, healthy appetite for humans. Modern neuroscience research has uncovered startling new information about how sex affects…
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What is the Success Sequence?
What is the Success Sequence? The “Success Sequence” is a formula designed to identify a successful economic path for young…

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