Being infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be life-changing. Besides the pain that one might go through, an STD can also cause the infected patient to be ostracised by the community around them. This can be especially true in Singapore, where sex and the discussions around sex are minimal in our daily lives.
Read moreSometimes, we fall sick. Illnesses can manifest themselves in many different symptoms, ranging from skin rashes to fevers. Whether it is the common cold, conjunctivitis or food poisoning, there will be symptoms that will allow a doctor to accurately diagnose and treat the illness. Similarly, those who have been infected with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Read moreGetting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can feel awkward, but it is an important health check-up that many groups of people should have. So long as you have ever had sexual encounters with other people, you may want to get yourself tested at an STD clinic in Singapore. However, there are some situations in
Read moreErectile dysfunction, often shortened to ED, is a medical condition where the penis is unable to be erect enough for sexual intercourse. Patients with ED may experience difficulty in getting aroused or may simply be unable to sustain an erection over a period of time. ED can be caused by a large number of potential
Read moreAwareness about the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been growing in recent years. No longer is it a disease that everyone is constantly afraid of contracting. There are people who are living with HIV in the everyday Singaporean society. HIV has been an even hotter topic since public figure and celebrity Jonathan Van Ness recently
Read moreErectile dysfunction is a medical condition in which a man has difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection for sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction is a common condition. In a study conducted by NUH Division of Urology, 51.3% of respondents reported some degree of erectile dysfunction. Fortunately, erectile dysfunction is a treatable medical condition and its
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may be more common than you might think. Anyone who has ever had a sexual encounter is susceptible to an STD, whether there was penile penetration or not. Some STDs may not even show symptoms, so you can’t really tell whether someone is truly free of STDs. The only way to
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have been much more rampant in recent years as people are more willing to engage in casual sex and more sexual activities in general. What some people don’t know is that each sexual activity they perform has an underlying risk of contracting an STD. STDs are infections that can greatly impair
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can affect anyone who has ever been sexually active. When Singaporeans think that they exhibit the signs and symptoms of an STD, they may be unsure of where to go to be diagnosed and receive treatment. Most General Practitioners in Singapore will typically be unable to dispense medicines that target specific
Read moreThe thought of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be quite frightening. After all, we know HIV to be a virus that stays in the body for life, with no cure available. HIV is primarily contracted through unprotected penetrative sexual encounters, regardless of the gender of the partner. While actively using protection will reduce
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