Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases that transmit through sexual contact with another infected person. STDs can be divided into two categories: bacterial STDs and viral STDs. While all may still be transmitted through oral, anal and vaginal sex, the characteristics of the two are slightly different. The most obvious difference is that bacterial
Read moreNo one wants to get sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). We are warned from our school days that STDs can be harmful, dangerous and cause great pain. We are even shown grotesque images of genitalia. But do you know the exact consequences of contracting an STD? STDs can cause major inconveniences to your life in addition
Read moreGenital warts can be a real concern, especially when they are incredibly painful. These warts develop from being infected with specific strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and can grow on your penis, cervix or near the anus. While some outbreaks of genital warts can feel perfectly normal, others can feel torturous and incredibly painful.
Read moreYou may one day wake up to find white or skin-coloured lumps on your private parts. Sometimes, it may even develop inside your vagina or inside the anus. If so, you likely have developed genital warts. These bumps can show up as a single wart or as a cluster of warts together. They can be
Read moreOne key element that affects a man’s sexual health is his ability to hold an erection. Besides sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), a man’s ability to perform in bed is likely one of his greatest sexual health concerns. If he is unable to keep an erection, it will make having sex embarrassing. Fortunately, due to advancements
Read moreAll sexually active persons are at risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There are many types of STDs but they have one thing in common: that they spread between sexual partners. Some common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV. Some of these STDs are asymptomatic, meaning that you might not show any symptom even
Read more‘Sexual health’ is a general term used to describe health in relation to sex, including both physical and psychological health. Under this large umbrella term, there are many concerns that a sexually active person may have, which include underperforming during sex, the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and how these STDs can affect the
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are known to be transmitted through sexual acts. Most people will assume that this encompasses vaginal and anal sex. However, there are some STDs that can be transmitted through oral sex too, whether it is fellatio (blowjobs), cunnilingus or anilingus (rimming). STD clinics in Singapore have seen patients who have never
Read moreContracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be a very frightening thought. STDs are often depicted as painful and grotesque diseases that could infect your genitals. It is also common for STDs to affect your entire immune system, especially incurable, viral STDs. STD clinics in Singapore see over 500 new cases of STD infections every
Read moreIn schools, many of us have heard of sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. These are often accompanied by some grotesque images of genitalia with infections, sores or other unsightly traumas. We are afraid of developing these painful STDs, and are always keeping an eye out for them. However, there is a particular group of STDs
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