Do you suspect that you have erectile dysfunction in Singapore? Erectile dysfunction is a somewhat common medical condition that affects males aged 50 and above. This medical condition is characterised by the inability to have or maintain an erection long enough to have penetrative sex. While typically only affecting older men, there have been many
Read moreEveryone who can be infected by HIV should know about Post-Exposure Prophylaxis or PEP. PEP is a course of medications that can prevent the infection of HIV into the body’s immune system, thereby saving the patient from a lifetime’s worth of medications. HIV PEP is available at HIV clinics in Singapore. Before you rush to
Read moreIf you have been sexually active recently, you may be due for an HIV test in Singapore. HIV is incurable at the point of writing, but there are medications available to alleviate symptoms and suppress the virus’ effects on the body. Because early treatment is important for HIV patients, you should always get tested if
Read moreAs a sexually active man or woman, it is important to be concerned about sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. One STD that people often dismiss as negligible is genital warts in Singapore. Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can only be transmitted through sexual activity. As most Singaporeans do not frequently
Read moreThe most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Singapore is chlamydia. This is unsurprising, as chlamydia is also the most common STD in the world. The reason for this boom in chlamydia infections is the nature of the bacteria – many people who have chlamydia do not exhibit symptoms at all, and end up passing
Read moreHave you ever contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? Even if you have never been medically diagnosed with an STD, it is still very important to know exactly how to prevent these diseases from entering your body. Some STDs can be very easily preventable if you follow a few simple steps. Diseases such as HIV,
Read moreIn Singapore, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are very seldom talked about in households, as we rarely ever discuss sex with our family. Many teenagers and young adults in Singapore engage in sexual activity, but rarely talk about it. This poses a danger to their sexual health, as they may not know the proper procedures to
Read moreWhat is it like to be an HIV-positive individual living in Singapore? Most of us may not know a person who lives with HIV. That doesn’t mean that they do not exist in our communities. In fact, there are about 6,000 people living with HIV in Singapore today, based on the combined statistics of all
Read moreToday, living well past retirement age is no longer just a dream. With recent advancements in medical and healthcare, the Singaporean population now lives an average of over 80 years – that’s an additional 20 to 30 years after retirement! That’s more time spent with the people you love – your partner, your children, and
Read moreFor many Singaporeans, keeping healthy is a big concern. A large number of citizens exercise regularly, watch what they eat and go for health screenings at hospitals. The government has also rolled out multiple campaigns to tackle obesity and other physical health issues that are faced by the country’s population. While many are concerned over
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