A condom serves a variety of purposes. Besides acting as a method to prevent pregnancy, a condom is also an important shield that can effectively prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). But what happens if a condom breaks during sexual intercourse, or if it accidentally slides off? Though such accidents are infrequent, there
Read moreIt is indisputable that the global COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted our lives. All over the world, travel has stopped as individual countries attempt to contain the virus. Many businesses are closed in an effort to prevent transmission between employees and customers. In April and May, Singapore started its “Circuit Breaker” to contain the virus,
Read moreDo you want to get tested for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)? There are many reasons why one might want an HIV test. You could be doing a routine test to check your sexual health. You may want to test with your partner to ensure that you are both free from HIV before starting a
Read moreWhen it comes to STIs, there is a lot of misinformation out there about treatments, cures, and preventative measures. However, there is plenty of reliable data and resources that can help you stay on top of your sexual health. To make things easier for you, we have broken down four essential things you should know
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that could be contracted by any sexually active person. But contracting HIV no longer spells a death sentence for most patients. Instead, with antiretroviral therapy from HIV clinics in Singapore, HIV patients here can live long and healthy lives. Without the medication, HIV can
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a viral sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has infected millions all over the planet. If an HIV-positive person is not tested and does not receive medical treatment, their life expectancy could be reduced to less than 10 years. However, with an HIV test and appropriate treatment from doctors, a
Read moreIn 2018, a total of 8,295 Singaporean residents had been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), according to the Ministry of Health. Each year, the number of HIV-infected patients has been increasing. But HIV is a preventable sexually transmitted disease (STD). HIV is only spread through a few ways. By being conscious and knowing
Read moreA sexually transmitted disease (STD) is a disease that can be transmitted from person to person through sexual contact. After contracting an STD, the body will usually show symptoms of illness, including painful bumps, warts, fevers and pain. Some STDs, if undetected, may even be life-threatening. STD cures vary, depending on the type of STD.
Read moreDo you think that you have erectile dysfunction? If you have problems staying erect during sexual intercourse or can’t even get it up at all, then it is possible that you have erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is the medical term for the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for the purposes of
Read moreContracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be quite costly. Besides paying for the medicines and treatment for the disease, you would also need to pay for doctor consultations and STD tests at the STD clinic in Singapore. Having an STD can also be stressful as you would have to explain your sexual health to
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