The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease that has existed since the 1980s. It was predominantly very common among gay men and spread through unprotected anal and vaginal sex. Today, HIV has taken the lives of 32 million people worldwide and over 2,000 people in Singapore. Because there is currently no cure
Read moreIf you have ever noticed soft growths on your genitals, you may have contracted genital warts. These warts are a sign of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) HPV, or the human papillomavirus. HPV is also noted as the most common of all STDs, and there are multiple types of complications that results from HPV. Fortunately,
Read moreVisiting a clinic is a familiar action. We always do so when we get sick. If we feel ill, we would take a trip to a nearby polyclinic or a General Practitioner (GP) to see the doctor. Afterwards, the doctor would prescribe you treatment or refer you to a specialist if they are unable to
Read moreA 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
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