STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, can greatly weaken the body and those infected could eventually pass on from it. Some common STDs are genital herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV. STDs, like the name suggests, are usually transferred from person to person through sexual contact. Some STDs are transferred through sexual fluids (e.g. seminal, vaginal and
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a viral sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has affected almost 2,000 Singaporeans to date. Transmitted through unprotected anal and vaginal sex, the virus significantly reduces a patient’s immunity, making the patient more susceptible to external infections and viruses. When the patient’s body begins to succumb to these external infections,
Read moreSingaporeans try to avoid talking about sex. However, sex and particularly sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are important topics of conversation. It is important that everyone is educated about the threat of potential STDs and how to protect against it. If you are uncertain whether you have contracted an STD through a previous sexual encounter, then
Read moreGenital warts are fleshy growths that appear on or near the genitals. These warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) which can be transmitted through unprotected sexual contact with another infected party. Despite the availability of vaccines for these strands of HPV, there are still almost 9% of Singaporeans who have contracted the virus
Read moreDo you suspect that you have erectile dysfunction in Singapore? Erectile dysfunction is a somewhat common medical condition that affects males aged 50 and above. This medical condition is characterised by the inability to have or maintain an erection long enough to have penetrative sex. While typically only affecting older men, there have been many
Read moreEveryone who can be infected by HIV should know about Post-Exposure Prophylaxis or PEP. PEP is a course of medications that can prevent the infection of HIV into the body’s immune system, thereby saving the patient from a lifetime’s worth of medications. HIV PEP is available at HIV clinics in Singapore. Before you rush to
Read moreIf you have been sexually active recently, you may be due for an HIV test in Singapore. HIV is incurable at the point of writing, but there are medications available to alleviate symptoms and suppress the virus’ effects on the body. Because early treatment is important for HIV patients, you should always get tested if
Read moreAs a sexually active man or woman, it is important to be concerned about sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. One STD that people often dismiss as negligible is genital warts in Singapore. Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can only be transmitted through sexual activity. As most Singaporeans do not frequently
Read moreThe most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Singapore is chlamydia. This is unsurprising, as chlamydia is also the most common STD in the world. The reason for this boom in chlamydia infections is the nature of the bacteria – many people who have chlamydia do not exhibit symptoms at all, and end up passing
Read moreHave you ever contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? Even if you have never been medically diagnosed with an STD, it is still very important to know exactly how to prevent these diseases from entering your body. Some STDs can be very easily preventable if you follow a few simple steps. Diseases such as HIV,
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