What is healthy sexual behaviour? Healthy sexual behaviour is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the following: The enjoyment of sexual relations without exploitation, oppression or abuse. Safe pregnancy and childbirth, and avoidance of unintended...
What is the human papillomavirus? The HPV is regarded as a serious sexually transmitted infection because of its potential to cause cancer in the genital area. Much of the information about the HPV has been focussed on women because having the virus raises the risk of...
A global problem! A sexually transmitted infection is one of the most prolific problems which affect the genital areas. Millions of people all over the world have been affected at least once in their lives. It is easy to pick up if preventative measures are not in...
What exactly is the kissing disease? The medical name for the kissing disease is mononucleosis (mono), which is a virus you can pick up from saliva when you have a serious smooch with an infected person. You can also get it in other ways like sharing drinks, glasses...
What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexual transmitted infection (STI) that can have serious health implications if it is not treated. Research has shown that it is the most common STI in the US. The reason is mainly because there are often no symptoms, and is easily...
What is Trichomoniasis? This common STD is a single-cell parasite which thrives in the moist environment of the vagina. When viewed through a microscope they look like miniscule stingrays, whipping their long tails about as they speed back and forth on the slide. It...
What is the human papilloma virus? HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is not related to herpes, and often goes away by itself, although some types can lead to cancer or genital warts. Research has shown that there are about 40 kinds of HPV which...
What is genital herpes? Herpes is an unbelievably contagious disease, in the form of a virus in the bloodstream, which is spread from one person to another. The virus that causes your first herpes outbreak stays in your body forever, and will flare up from time to...
Getting tested for genital herpes There are 2 types of herpes viruses, HSV 1, manifested in the facial area around the mouth and nose, and the other type is HSV 2, which attacks the genital area. If you suspect that you may have genital herpes, or have possibly been...
A must tell! If you have been diagnosed with HSV-2, or genital herpes, and are perhaps starting a new relationship, or maybe already in a relationship, telling your partner about your status, is something you absolutely need to do. If you don’t, and it comes out at a...
What is herpes? Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, a virus which affects the genitals and the cervix, as well as other skin areas. This virus is known as the herpes simplex virus or HSV. It comes in two types - HSV 1, which causes sores around the mouth and...
What are sexually transmitted diseases? Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly known as STD, are diseases which are spread by sexual intercourse with someone who has STD. You can get a disease from sexual activity that includes the mouth, anus, vagina, or the penis....