Research data globally has revealed a positive sign – the number of new cases infected with HIV has decreased gradually over the years. While that is indeed great news, the issue is still far from being addressed completely. Many demographics and population segments are still battling with disproportionately difference infection rates, especially in places that
Read moreEvery man desires to perform well in bed to satisfy their partner. Hence, it is not a surprise that when he fails to get hard, his primary concern is that he might be suffering from ED (erectile dysfunction). While ED is commonly found among older men, it is, however, becoming increasingly common among young men
Read moreErectile dysfunction, or ED as most commonly known, is the chronic inability to get and maintain an erection. It is quite a common sexual disorder in Singapore, affecting more than 50 per cent of men in their 30s. The severity and prevalence of ED only increase with age. Suffering from ED is most definitely a
Read moreHIV, till today, is still a virus that is unbeatable. While there are procedures, such as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), that can significantly reduce your risk of contracting HIV, HIV is still not 100% curable. However, researchers have made a significant breakthrough in their HIV cure research, with the possibility to
Read moreEarlier this year, we have mentioned that STD rates are rising rapidly all over the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been finding ways to take control of the situation and prevent it from spreading further. WHO has taken part in several conferences and conventions this year. One of which was the STI & HIV 2023
Read moreFor more than 30 years, despite HIV being impossible to beat, antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been known to be the most established and effective treatment for managing and suppressing HIV. During this year’s International AIDS Society Conference in July, the WHO has once again emphasised its importance and effectiveness in curbing the spread of the virus.
Read moreSince the first discovery of HIV in the 1980s, there have been many studies and research conducted on the viral infection. Yet despite the advancement in research and technology, there is still no cure for it. Even non-medical individuals who do not know much about HIV are aware that HIV is a permanent condition. Why
Read moreSTDs are most often looked at in the context of transmitting from one adult to another. And just as we have talked about the consequences of STDs in pregnancy, it is also possible that an STD can be transmitted from a mother to her child. One example of this is congenital syphilis, which is transmittable during
Read moreWe all know the dangers of contracting an unwanted STD, one of which is the possibility of the reproductive tracts being infected and damaged in the process. In some cases, the STD may even affect systems and organs that have little relation with sexual health. But what if we told you that some STDs can
Read moreHuman Papillomavirus, more commonly known as HPV, is one of the most common STDs in the world. While there are many variants of the viral infection, HPV typically goes away on its own within two years with no side effects. However, in rare cases where the virus does not disappear, it can lead to mild
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