All 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
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an awkward topic. Your main encounter with this term was probably during secondary school sex education classes, where you were likely scarred with grotesque images of infected genitalia. Since then, it is unlikely you have broached this topic with friends or family members. Sometimes, we may even have sex
Read moreMany people know that STD clinics in Singapore provide treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV. But did you know that the STD clinics also treat other conditions that are affected by sexual health? STD doctors are often trained in the clinical understanding of sexual organs, so it is no surprise
Read moreSTDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, can greatly weaken the body and those infected could eventually pass on from it. Some common STDs are genital herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV. STDs, like the name suggests, are usually transferred from person to person through sexual contact. Some STDs are transferred through sexual fluids (e.g. seminal, vaginal and
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a viral sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has affected almost 2,000 Singaporeans to date. Transmitted through unprotected anal and vaginal sex, the virus significantly reduces a patient’s immunity, making the patient more susceptible to external infections and viruses. When the patient’s body begins to succumb to these external infections,
Read moreSingaporeans try to avoid talking about sex. However, sex and particularly sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are important topics of conversation. It is important that everyone is educated about the threat of potential STDs and how to protect against it. If you are uncertain whether you have contracted an STD through a previous sexual encounter, then
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