HIV, 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
Read moreDiscovering an unusual skin formation can be anxiety-inducing and embarrassing. When faced with a dermatological condition, many might assume it as a cause for concern, and it is understandable to see why. Dermatological conditions, such as skin tags and genital warts, look very similar and can be hard to determine on our own. However,
Read morePenile discharges refer to fluids besides urine that are secreted from the urethra, including pre-ejaculate and ejaculate. Today, we will be talking about penile discharges that occur when the guy is not engaged in sexual activities or sexually aroused. Depending on the cause, penile discharges vary in consistency and colour. Apart from pre-ejaculate and ejaculate,
Read moreYes. That is the straightforward answer to the question in the title. You can transmit or contract an STD to and from an individual even with no symptoms displayed. In fact, many STDs are known to be asymptomatic in the early stages, which is the main reason for their spread. In fact, we have noticed
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