Ed Cara

Science writer at Gizmodo and pug aficionado elsewhere
  • A Young Man Became Allergic to Orgasms, but There’s a Happy Ending

    A Young Man Became Allergic to Orgasms, but There’s a Happy Ending

    In a recent case study, doctors describe the unfortunate tale of a man who developed an allergy-like reaction to his own orgasms. The bizarre and rare affliction left him unable to pursue sexual and romantic relationships. But thankfully, the doctors managed to treat his problem using a simple over-the-counter antihistamine.


  • Reddit Is Helping Some People Deal With Their Mental Health Struggles

    Reddit’s gotten plenty of deserved criticism over the years for hosting some of the most toxic communities on the internet. But a new study published this month in the Journal of Medical Internet Research suggests that at least some subreddits are helping people dealing with depression and other mental health issues come out of their…