The 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 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
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, don’t only affect the time you spend on the bed with your partner(s). They can also greatly impact your day-to-day. With a stark variety of symptoms that could impair your everyday actions or cause great pain when you perform them, having an STD is nothing to scoff at. Some STDs
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are viruses and bacteria that can be transferred from one person to another through sexual contact. These microorganisms can cause severe pain in the sexual organs, result in itches and rashes, and even be life-threatening in some cases. STDs are often contracted because one or more sexual parties are unaware
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that you could get after sexual contact with another person. These include HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, different forms of hepatitis, chlamydia, among others. If you ever get infected with an STD, you may experience some symptoms, which may seem like the effect of a normal cold. Here are a
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are starting to become more and more prominent in Singapore. For a conservative Asian society, this typically taboo topic is now being explored and talked about in recent times, especially since the HIV/AIDS scare in the 1990s. More and more people are getting screened for STDs in STD clinics in
Read moreHave you ever thought about getting tested for an STD? Many Singaporeans have never tested for an STD, or ever had the thought of doing so. Sadly, STDs can be a real threat to our health, especially in the modern society where many people enjoy sexual interactions. If you have ever had a sexual encounter,
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, have seen a resurgence in local media, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook. Before the advent of social media, STDs were mainly talked about in sex education in schools, where teachers often scare students with grotesque images of genitals infected with STDs. Sex was discouraged during these sessions,
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