Men's health
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| 2025 |
Circumcision and HIV
President Donald Trump mentioned circumcision in a speech to a joint session of Congress, falsely criticizing a circumcision grant to Mozambique and marking the first time circumcision was discussed in such a congressional address.
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| 2024 |
Ethics of circumcision
Morris et al conduct a systematic review concluding that parent-approved medical neonatal male circumcision is ethical, legal, and provides substantial health benefits.
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| 2024 |
Men's rights movement
UN Women claims that men's rights movements as a whole are anti-rights movements, further highlighting the controversial nature and perception of the movement.
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| 2024 |
Male contraceptive
The patent for using α1-adrenoceptor antagonists as male contraceptives was approved, marking a significant milestone in non-hormonal male contraceptive research.
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| 2024 |
Prevalence of circumcision
By 2024, a total of 13 states (including Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) had eliminated Medicaid coverage for routine circumcision, with some states later reinstating the coverage.
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| January 2024 |
Men's rights movement
Erin Pizzey was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours list, recognizing her work as a domestic abuse advocate and men's rights activist.
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| January 11 2024 |
Ethics of circumcision
The Canadian Paediatric Society reaffirmed their 2015 position, explicitly stating they do not recommend routine circumcision of newborn males, while acknowledging potential benefits in high-risk populations.
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| 2023 |
Circumcision controversies
A study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research reveals profound negative interactions experienced by men seeking foreskin restoration within the medical community.
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| 2023 | GMHC distributed mpox virus information at their annual Latex Ball fundraiser as part of their ongoing outbreak response efforts. |
| 2023 |
Violence against men
A comprehensive study revealed that people, especially women, are less likely to accept violence against women compared to violence against men, highlighting significant social perceptions around gender-based violence.
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| 2023 |
Movember
Pringles holds Movember events and transforms its iconic moustache logo into a QR code to promote conversations on mental health.
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| 2023 |
Male contraceptive
A new lonidamide derivative called BHD was developed, showing contraceptive effects in rodents, though further characterization is needed.
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| 2023 |
Male contraceptive
A patent was filed for using α1-adrenoceptor antagonists (Silodosin and Tamsulosin) as male contraceptives, exploring their ability to block ejaculation while maintaining orgasm sensation.
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| 2023 |
Male contraceptive
YCT529, a retinoic acid receptor antagonist, began its Phase 1 clinical trial organized by YourChoice Pharmaceuticals, with testing conducted by Quotient Sciences, UK.
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| 2023 |
Prevalence of circumcision
Medicare Australia records show the number of males younger than six months undergoing circumcision further dropped to 3,992 (2.48%).
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| 2023 |
Prevalence of circumcision
A follow-up study on genital sensitivity revealed 21.7% (152 out of 702) of participants were circumcised, consistent with the previous 2013 study findings.
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| 2023 |
Prevalence of circumcision
Study reported that 19.7% of German homosexual men without migration background were circumcised.
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| 2022 |
Circumcision and HIV
KNMG reviewed and reaccepted their policy statement questioning the applicability of circumcision studies to developed countries.
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| 2022 |
Ethics of circumcision
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians updated their stance, concluding that the frequency of modifiable diseases, protection levels, and complication rates do not justify routine infant circumcision in Australia or New Zealand.
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| 2022 | Gay City Health Project was renamed to Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center, marking a significant rebranding of the organization to reflect its evolving mission and identity. |
| 2022 |
Men's rights movement
Data revealed that most homeless individuals were male, with men being more likely to be unsheltered compared to women.
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| 2022 |
Circumcision controversies
Genital Autonomy Legal Defense and Education Fund (GALDEF) is created to pursue legal actions protecting children's bodily integrity rights.
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| 2022 |
Men's shed
Men's Sheds Canada association formally created.
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| 2022 | GMHC helped stage a response to the mpox outbreak in New York City, creating a dedicated website section with virus information. |
| 2022 |
Violence against men
Russia established filtration camps in occupied areas of Ukraine, targeting non-combatant men and boys during the Russian invasion, which represented a form of gender-based violence against male civilians.
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| 2022 |
Male contraceptive
YCT529, a non-hormonal male contraceptive, was originally planned to begin clinical trials.
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| 2022 |
Male infertility crisis
A second meta-analysis expanded the findings, demonstrating that the sperm count decline is not limited to Western countries but also affects regions in Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America, suggesting an accelerating trend of male fertility decline.
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| 2022 |
Male infertility crisis
Follow-up meta-analysis by Hagai Levine revealed accelerating decline in sperm concentration and count, with steeper declines in studies post-2000.
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| April 2022 | Gay City moved into a new headquarters building located at 400 E. Pine Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, relocating from their previous address at 517 E. Pike. |
| 2021 |
Circumcision controversies
Genital Autonomy America merges with Intact America.
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| 2021 |
Erectile dysfunction
A scientific review was conducted evaluating ginseng's effects on erectile dysfunction, concluding it had only trivial effects compared to placebo treatments.
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| 2021 |
Violence against men
Approximately 1,079 men were killed by their intimate partners in the United States, highlighting the prevalence of domestic violence against men.
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| 2021 |
Prevalence of circumcision
Peer-reviewed study found circumcisions more frequent in first 5 years and after 15 years of age, with a noted decrease in overall circumcision numbers.
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| 2021 |
Prevalence of circumcision
Wolters Kluwer estimated that close to 80% of United States males were circumcised.
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| 2021 |
Male infertility crisis
Shanna Swan published 'Count Down' book, projecting potential sperm count decline to zero by 2045 if current trends continue.
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| 2020 |
Circumcision and HIV
A review of post-study follow-up from three randomized controlled trials found a 59% relative reduction in HIV incidence and a 1.31% absolute decrease, with continued protection for up to 6 years.
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| 2020 |
Circumcision and HIV
A meta-analysis was conducted examining the protective effect of circumcision against HIV, highlighting that the consistent protective effect likely stems from individual social and medical factors rather than purely biological differences.
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| 2020 |
Circumcision and HIV
The World Health Organization (WHO) reiterated that male circumcision is an efficacious intervention for HIV prevention when performed by medical professionals under safe conditions.
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| 2020 |
Men's rights movement
Bettina Arndt was awarded the Order of Australia for her work in gender equity, a recognition that remained controversial but was ultimately maintained despite significant criticism.
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| 2020 |
Circumcision controversies
Seminal Church is established worldwide, actively opposing both male and female circumcision.
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| 2020 |
Spermatozoon
A scientific study was conducted exploring the connection between human sperm genetics and human evolution, highlighting the genetic complexity of sperm cells and their role in understanding human developmental processes.
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| 2020 | GMHC launched a video series commemorating the 40th anniversary of AIDS in the United States, featuring co-founder Larry Mass, activist Mark S. King, and former New York City council speaker Corey Johnson to discuss ending the AIDS epidemic. |
| 2020 |
Movember
Swan Transit decorates some Transperth buses with moustache decals in support of Movember.
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| 2020 |
Male contraceptive
Dr. Polina Lishko was awarded the MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship for her contributions to understanding sperm physiology and potential contraceptive development.
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