It’s not only women that are affected by chlamydia. Men can contract the disease too. Chlamydia in men can cause some notable symptoms, including burning during urination, a discharge from the penis and, though much less likely, testicular swelling. However, many male sufferers lack obvious symptoms. Or, the symptoms can take weeks to manifest, during […]
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PrEP Pill: Protection against HIV in a pill?
PrEP: Protection against HIV in a pill? If you engage in a lifestyle that is high risk, or you have a partner who is HIV+, it may be a good idea to seek out the PrEP pill which can help your body prevent the development of an HIV infection. PrEP is made up of two […]
What You Need to Know about HIV
Since the 80’s, HIV has been perhaps the most researched STD. The HIV virus affects the human immune system and weakens the body’s defense against infections. The virus is spread by unprotected sex, needle sharing and by an infected mother to her newborn and in some cases through contaminated blood during blood transfusion etc. The […]
Can Oral Sex Be More Dangerous Than Smoking For Men?
In the recent era of men’s sexual health and relationships, the question of whether engaging in oral sex poses greater health risks than smoking is a topic that has gathered attention. In this blog post, we will scrutinize the facts and justify why it could be the reality. Understanding the Concerns To address the question […]
Another Benefit Of Male Circumcision
Circumcision in males has been controversial in recent times, with conflicting opinions about its benefits, in-spite of it being an integral part of many cultures and religions for centuries and having being accepted in many western countries as having a lot of medical benefits. These include protection from urinary tract infections and preventing penile cancer […]
Scientists Discover A Sexual Disease Resistant To Drugs
A new strain of gonorrhoea discovered in Japan has been found by Swedish scientists to be resistant to antibiotics and already changes have had to be made to the type of antibiotic and dosage that is required to combat it. This is a troubling discovery as this strain could snowball into epidemic proportions. Gonorrhoea is […]
How to Admit To Having an STD
STD’s or sexually transmitted diseases are much more common than what most people realize. In my previous articles I have written about the different types of STD’s and the reason to create awareness about them. In this article I want to raise up another very important and potentially the most embarrassing aspect of suffering from […]
Why is STD Testing Essential For Young People?
Do you know that almost half of the new STDs are diagnosed in young adults? The younger lot has all the data and resources but tends to overlook the importance of regular STD testing. The rising numbers are a cry for help making regular STD testing more important than ever. Most teenagers keep wondering should […]