According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are more than 116 million women who are affected by PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome worldwide in 2021. But as prevalent as it seems, most of us have never heard of this condition, which begs the question: what exactly is PCOS? What is PCOS? Women are more
Read moreSex is often considered a healthy part of any relationship, provided that there is consent between the involved parties. However, its healthiness is compromised when you’re unsure whether or not your partner is clear of any form of sexually-transmitted diseases or STDs. STDs are health compromises that are present when you have unprotected sex –
Read moreThere are more than 20 types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) out there. These include chlamydia infections, syphilis, herpes, gonorrhoea, HIV, and many others. Recently, the list has even expanded with the addition of a new form of STD called ‘mycoplasma genitalium’. Mycoplasma genitalium is a bacterial STD that can infect one’s cervix, urethra, and
Read moreSyphilis is one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). According to medical experts, the risk of acquiring syphilis from a single sexual encounter with an infected partner is about 3% to 10%. In Singapore, particularly, an average of around 1500 cases of syphilis are reported every year. However, despite its commonness,
Read moreSexual health? It almost seems like a taboo and sensitive topic for many, especially those raised in a traditional Asian household. However, issues on sex aren’t just about pleasure, it can help protect you and your partner from risks associated with sexual intercourse. It is even more important to have open conversation with your partner
Read moreFor most part, experiencing pelvic pain is common and normal, especially amongst women with their monthly menstrual cycle. However, there can be several possible reasons behind the pain in one’s pelvic area. Oftentimes, it can just be a result of menstrual cramping or painful ovulation for women, with the pain going away as the menstrual
Read moreDespite being a taboo topic for religious or cultural reasons, medical professionals would argue that sex should be a normalised topic, especially for partners that are thinking of bringing their relationship to the next level. It is more than just asking for the sake of knowing someone – asking key questions can let you decide if
Read moreLymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a rare STD caused by three variants of the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. While LGV may obstruct lymph flow and swelling of genital tissues, it is typically asymptomatic, and thus becomes hard to diagnose without proper diagnosis. Signs and symptoms The disease occurs in 3 stages. The first stage involves a small skin
Read moreDespite what you learn in sexuality education in school, sexual health is more than just avoiding unwanted consequences of sexual behaviour, learning to use condoms, or simply about the common symptoms of STDs and HIV. It’s also about your emotion, communication with your partner, keeping yourself safe with proper practices, and so much more. Here,
Read moreMost people aren’t well informed about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), never imagining that it is something to ever worry about. “I’ve never heard of anyone having STDs amongst my friends. It probably isn’t something that would affect me” – that’s what most people think or say. Most people would not be open to talk about
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