If you are anxious about the possibility of having caught an STD, getting immediate testing and seeking the right information and support is necessary to know what your next steps should be. Unfortunately, the stigma around sexual health makes it difficult for many people to talk openly about STDs, and the same applies to periods. Therefore, some
Read moreAndrogens are a category of sex hormones responsible for the ‘male’ characteristics in men, with the major sex hormone being testosterone produced in the testes. They are essential in male reproductive and sexual function, as well as in developing their unique characteristics such as body and facial hair growth and voice change. Lastly, androgens also
Read moreLow testosterone or hypogonadism is a male hormone deficiency condition affecting a significant number of men worldwide, especially those aged 45 years and older. Male hypogonadism occurs when the body does not produce an adequate amount of either sperm or testosterone, the hormone that plays a vital role in masculine development during puberty. Hypogonadism can be a
Read moreSleep is a vital part of life. It allows your body to recharge and recuperate from all the activities you do daily. It is usually recommended that adults get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night to achieve optimal health. However, according to statistics, 1 in 3 adults do not get adequate
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are usually passed from person to person through sexual intercourse. For this reason, there is a common notion that people who do not engage in any sexual activity are safe from catching STDs. As such, most virgins do not feel the need to undergo STD testing in Singapore. However, is there truth
Read moreMonkeypox is not a “gay illness,” despite the fact that a lot of instances afflict homosexual men and men who have sex with other men. Labels and stigmas just make things worse, and one’s sexual orientation is in no way related to one’s susceptibility to the illness. Four individuals who identified as guys who have
Read moreYou might have turned on the news recently and been bombarded with this seemingly ‘new’ STD on everyone’s radar called Monkeypox. While it isn’t anything new per se, Monkeypox is an uncommon viral illness brought on by infection with the monkeypox virus. Quick Introduction to Monkeypox Monkeypox cases in humans first appeared in records in
Read moreHaving been an online blog and article resource to spread awareness of good sexual practices and the importance of STD testing and sexual health for a couple years and doctors who have seen patients for an even longer period of time, we realised we have talked about so many different topics (and shared about so
Read moreThere can be many reasons why people aren’t motivated to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). While the reason might range from their fears of the results to fears of how it can affect their social relationships, or perhaps even a fear of the STIs themselves, there are some people who also assume that
Read moreErectile dysfunction (ED) is not something most people think about in their youth. But while this is something commonly associated with age, there are other factors that cause ED or a lack of performance in bed. This condition can be more common than it appears as it is estimated to affect up to 30 million
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