All sexually active persons are at risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There are many types of STDs but they have one thing in common: that they spread between sexual partners. Some common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV. Some of these STDs are asymptomatic, meaning that you might not show any symptom even
Read more‘Sexual health’ is a general term used to describe health in relation to sex, including both physical and psychological health. Under this large umbrella term, there are many concerns that a sexually active person may have, which include underperforming during sex, the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and how these STDs can affect the
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are known to be transmitted through sexual acts. Most people will assume that this encompasses vaginal and anal sex. However, there are some STDs that can be transmitted through oral sex too, whether it is fellatio (blowjobs), cunnilingus or anilingus (rimming). STD clinics in Singapore have seen patients who have never
Read moreContracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be a very frightening thought. STDs are often depicted as painful and grotesque diseases that could infect your genitals. It is also common for STDs to affect your entire immune system, especially incurable, viral STDs. STD clinics in Singapore see over 500 new cases of STD infections every
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, has been the talk of many people since the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Because it is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is incurable and lethal in later stages, it is often feared among Singaporeans. However, advancements in medical research have helped scientists and doctors understand the virus
Read moreIn schools, many of us have heard of sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. These are often accompanied by some grotesque images of genitalia with infections, sores or other unsightly traumas. We are afraid of developing these painful STDs, and are always keeping an eye out for them. However, there is a particular group of STDs
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an awkward topic. Your main encounter with this term was probably during secondary school sex education classes, where you were likely scarred with grotesque images of infected genitalia. Since then, it is unlikely you have broached this topic with friends or family members. Sometimes, we may even have sex
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been the talk of doctors for decades. Since it began spreading across the world in the 1980s, HIV has infected over 7 million people across the globe. Over 3 million have died to the infection. In Singapore, there are 400 newly diagnosed patients each year. This makes HIV pervasive
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has infected over 6 million people worldwide. As there is presently no cure for HIV, many Singaporeans have become wary of contracting the virus. The general public has an instilled fear of HIV and HIV-positive patients. Extremely wary people may even be paranoid
Read moreMany people know that STD clinics in Singapore provide treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV. But did you know that the STD clinics also treat other conditions that are affected by sexual health? STD doctors are often trained in the clinical understanding of sexual organs, so it is no surprise
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