Monica Hesse is an Opinion columnist who frequently writes about gender and its impact on society. She was previously a columnist for The Post's Style section. In 2022, she was a Pulitzer Prize ...

Feb. 5, 2025 — A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study. Researchers found ...

For about one-half of couples with fertility problems, experts say low sperm count is the cause. But maybe something as simple as changing the kind of underwear a man wears can make a difference.