Genital herpes is a very common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) that affects over 20% of the general population. It is an incurable disease. An individual who has genital herpes can develop painful genital sores, but may not develop any symptoms otherwise. One of the only ways to ascertain if you have the infection is to
Read moreOn the surface, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) can all seem the same: After sexual activity with an infected partner, it passes into our bodies and it begins harming our bodies even as we head down to the nearest STD clinic to get tested and receive treatment. This view isn’t entirely misguided. However, it does overlook
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases that can be contracted when you have sexual contact with another infected party. Due to the nature of these diseases, people who have sex with more partners are more likely to contract an STD, especially if they are unaware of the measures they can take to prevent STDs.
Read moreThere are many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) making the rounds all across the world: in richer countries, less developed countries and even here in Singapore. Each STD brings its own set of dangers to our health and requires different treatment methods. However, many STDs share similar symptoms with one another, making the task of identifying
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), is a category of infections or viruses spread through intimate contact or sexual activity. A common trend with many STDs is that many are asymptomatic, there are little to no signs of an infection but it can still be unknowingly passed on to others.
Read moreIt seems so many things cause cancer. Smoking, food, even sunlight seem able to turn our bodies against itself. Some cancers can seem inevitable due to a general decline in health, but some seem to happen purely due to a big slice of bad luck. In what is a really unfortunate truth, contracting a Sexually
Read moreGetting tested for anything is something most of us would like to avoid. Be it our physical fitness, blood pressure or even our general knowledge, we would prefer to avoid tests altogether. However, we should prioritise our health, to always be updated on our physical well-being. Instead, many of us avoid regular checks, and only
Read moreCompared to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)’s destruction of the human immune system, the effects of most other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) on the human body pale in comparison. An STD with comparable long term effects to HIV is Syphilis, if not tested and treated. Before the advent of effective treatment for Syphilis, its repercussions were
Read moreThe risk of contracting Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) is, unfortunately, as much of a mainstay in the 21st century as our smartphones dying on us. We do as much as we can to prevent it, but sometimes it just happens. This article will outline the practical steps to getting tested
Read moreWe all remember genital warts from sex-education during our time in school, at least for those of us in Singapore. While the overarching message of safe sex was constantly repeated, what grabbed our attention the most was toe-curling images of warts in and around genital areas. Genital warts are also perhaps the most misunderstood facet
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