The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection that causes the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome disease, commonly known as AIDS. The virus is most commonly transmitted through unprotected sex or through direct contact with bodily fluids of an infected individual. At the time of writing of this article, HIV cannot be cured. Patients infected
Read moreMost people in Singapore would not know of people who are HIV-positive. This is because there is a stigma that is attached to the virus; many HIV-positive patients feel much safer not revealing their status to others. In fact, there are about 500 new cases of HIV diagnosed in Singapore every year – when patients
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that you could get after sexual contact with another person. These include HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, different forms of hepatitis, chlamydia, among others. If you ever get infected with an STD, you may experience some symptoms, which may seem like the effect of a normal cold. Here are a
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are starting to become more and more prominent in Singapore. For a conservative Asian society, this typically taboo topic is now being explored and talked about in recent times, especially since the HIV/AIDS scare in the 1990s. More and more people are getting screened for STDs in STD clinics in
Read moreHave you ever thought about getting tested for an STD? Many Singaporeans have never tested for an STD, or ever had the thought of doing so. Sadly, STDs can be a real threat to our health, especially in the modern society where many people enjoy sexual interactions. If you have ever had a sexual encounter,
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, have seen a resurgence in local media, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook. Before the advent of social media, STDs were mainly talked about in sex education in schools, where teachers often scare students with grotesque images of genitals infected with STDs. Sex was discouraged during these sessions,
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases that can be transmitted through sexual contact with an infected party. Anyone who has ever had sex could be infected with an STD, which is why it is extremely important to go for std testing in singapore. We’ve rounded up some of the interesting facts about STDs, which you
Read moreYou may suspect that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Maybe one of your previous sexual partners told you that they have an STD, or you engaged in risky sexual behaviour. Or perhaps you just want to go for a routine check-up to ensure you’re in the pink of health. Whatever the reason, heading
Read moreIn Singapore, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are often still surrounded in mystery. While the internet and other resources are available for anyone to learn about STDs, some Singaporeans are still ill-informed about STDs, especially since it is a topic that will definitely not appear in the dinner table conversation of a conservative Asian family. It
Read moreAn average Singaporean may not be fully aware of how to take care of their sexual health. Much like other aspects of their health, sexual health is something that requires looking after. In a sexual relationship, the onus is on all parties to ensure that they do keep their private parts hygienic and that there
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