Genital herpes is a very common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) that affects over 20% of the general population. It is an incurable disease. An individual who has genital herpes can develop painful genital sores, but may not develop any symptoms otherwise. One of the only ways to ascertain if you have the infection is to
Read moreOn the surface, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) can all seem the same: After sexual activity with an infected partner, it passes into our bodies and it begins harming our bodies even as we head down to the nearest STD clinic to get tested and receive treatment. This view isn’t entirely misguided. However, it does overlook
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases that can be contracted when you have sexual contact with another infected party. Due to the nature of these diseases, people who have sex with more partners are more likely to contract an STD, especially if they are unaware of the measures they can take to prevent STDs.
Read moreThere are many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) making the rounds all across the world: in richer countries, less developed countries and even here in Singapore. Each STD brings its own set of dangers to our health and requires different treatment methods. However, many STDs share similar symptoms with one another, making the task of identifying
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), is a category of infections or viruses spread through intimate contact or sexual activity. A common trend with many STDs is that many are asymptomatic, there are little to no signs of an infection but it can still be unknowingly passed on to others.
Read moreThe potency of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) should never be underestimated. If untreated, it possesses the ability to completely weaken the immune system to the point where patients are left almost defenceless to infections. If you have had possible exposure and experience these symptoms, going down to a HIV clinic in Singapore will be
Read moreIt seems so many things cause cancer. Smoking, food, even sunlight seem able to turn our bodies against itself. Some cancers can seem inevitable due to a general decline in health, but some seem to happen purely due to a big slice of bad luck. In what is a really unfortunate truth, contracting a Sexually
Read moreGetting tested for anything is something most of us would like to avoid. Be it our physical fitness, blood pressure or even our general knowledge, we would prefer to avoid tests altogether. However, we should prioritise our health, to always be updated on our physical well-being. Instead, many of us avoid regular checks, and only
Read moreCompared to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)’s destruction of the human immune system, the effects of most other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) on the human body pale in comparison. An STD with comparable long term effects to HIV is Syphilis, if not tested and treated. Before the advent of effective treatment for Syphilis, its repercussions were
Read moreAIDS’ position as a worldwide pandemic has seen a whole host of information accompanying its spread across continents, global and intra-country initiatives to halt the spread of HIV and AIDS. However, many misconceptions exist to this day. Social stigmas in Singapore are often a huge deterrence for individuals to get screened at clinics. This article
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