• 5 Things You Must Do To Ensure The Effectiveness of Condoms

    Condoms are considered one of the most effective means to prevent unwanted pregnancy and minimise the risk of developing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, the effectiveness of condoms is not absolute. Proper usage is required to ensure their effectiveness and to prevent breakage and accidents from occurring. So if you are sexually active, it is

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  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Why And When Is It Recommended?

    You can minimise your risk of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by practising safe sex and undergoing regular STD testing in Singapore. However, no matter how cautious you are, there is still a possibility that you may be exposed to the virus. Aside from having unprotected sex, there are various ways for someone to

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  • What You Need To Know About Chlamydia Infections

    In today’s modern society, where open-mindedness is embraced, hook-up culture has become more prevalent among the younger generation in Singapore. To many millennials, hook-ups have become the new norm and getting intimate with someone else is the fastest way to get acquainted. As more individuals continue to engage in an active sexual lifestyle, the risk

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  • STDs: Can You Be Infected With More Than One Disease?

    There is always a risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease when a person has sex. The probability increases when one has multiple sexual partners or ignores safe sex practices. If you are sexually active, it is advisable for you to be aware of the proper precautions to protect yourself and others. Unfortunately, it is

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  • Pre-Marital Screenings: Why Couples Need Them Before Marriage

    Marriage is a significant milestone for everyone. In preparation for the wedding, the couples often find themselves overwhelmed with various tasks they have to accomplish before the big day itself. However, there is one vital undertaking that is often overlooked by a couple – their pre-marital health screenings. Couples often ignore pre-marital health screenings because

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  • STD Prevention: 3 Frequently Asked Questions About Condoms

    Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have become more prevalent in our modern society. As society becomes more liberal, young adults are becoming more open about sex. However, often they choose to forego using protection when they engage in sexual activities, resulting in the spread of these diseases. As we have been taught in our sexual education

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  • HIV Breakthroughs: Is It Possible To Get A Cure Soon?

    There is currently no known cure for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At the moment, antiretroviral treatment (ART) is the only known method utilised by doctors worldwide to control the virus. Through this treatment, the viral load in the body can be lowered to the point where the virus is undetectable, making it possible for

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  • Aftercare Treatment: What You Must Do After a Wart Removal

    Genital warts are among the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can appear on or around the region of a person’s organs, such as the penis, vagina, and anus. Genital warts can be spread through unprotected sex. However, this is not the only way the infection can spread

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  • 3 Common Misconceptions People Have About Genital Warts

    Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the world. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which has more than 100 different strains. Genital warts are typically small, raised, and painless growths, and they can show up on a person’s vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, scrotum, or anus. However,

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  • Erectile Dysfunction: 3 Myths That Needs To Be Debunked

    Erectile dysfunction is widely discussed in the health and entertainment industry; there is no shortage of information on this topic. However, more often than not, these readily available pieces of information may be shrouded by misconceptions. This misinformation is dangerous as erectile dysfunction may only worsen if one follows unsafe, inaccurate advice to treat the

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