There is always a risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease when a person has sex. The probability increases when one has multiple sexual partners or ignores safe sex practices. If you are sexually active, it is advisable for you to be aware of the proper precautions to protect yourself and others. Unfortunately, it is
Read moreMarriage is a significant milestone for everyone. In preparation for the wedding, the couples often find themselves overwhelmed with various tasks they have to accomplish before the big day itself. However, there is one vital undertaking that is often overlooked by a couple – their pre-marital health screenings. Couples often ignore pre-marital health screenings because
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have become more prevalent in our modern society. As society becomes more liberal, young adults are becoming more open about sex. However, often they choose to forego using protection when they engage in sexual activities, resulting in the spread of these diseases. As we have been taught in our sexual education
Read moreThere is currently no known cure for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At the moment, antiretroviral treatment (ART) is the only known method utilised by doctors worldwide to control the virus. Through this treatment, the viral load in the body can be lowered to the point where the virus is undetectable, making it possible for
Read moreGenital warts are among the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can appear on or around the region of a person’s organs, such as the penis, vagina, and anus. Genital warts can be spread through unprotected sex. However, this is not the only way the infection can spread
Read moreGenital warts are one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the world. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which has more than 100 different strains. Genital warts are typically small, raised, and painless growths, and they can show up on a person’s vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, scrotum, or anus. However,
Read moreErectile dysfunction is widely discussed in the health and entertainment industry; there is no shortage of information on this topic. However, more often than not, these readily available pieces of information may be shrouded by misconceptions. This misinformation is dangerous as erectile dysfunction may only worsen if one follows unsafe, inaccurate advice to treat the
Read moreHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that weakens a person’s immune system by attacking the cells that help the body fight infections and diseases. Once classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), HIV is easily transmissible. It is spread through contact with another person’s specific bodily fluids, such as blood,
Read moreYou may be familiar with the most common safe sex practice, which is the use of condoms during sexual intercourse. Although this method is effective when it comes to protecting one’s sexual health, practices to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are not limited to just the use of contraceptives. Let
Read moreWhile sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may be increasingly prevalent, STD testings are also becoming widely available to the public to combat this threat. Early detection is often key to treating these illnesses before they can develop further and weaken the human body. However, there are various testing methods designed to detect specific STDs. Moreover, everyone’s
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