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Women Are More Prone To STDs; Watch Out For These 8 Signs
Look out for these common signs of STDs in women.
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Did You Know: Sexually Transmitted Infections Spread To 1 Million Daily
An estimated 1 in 25 carry at least one of the infections, which left untreated can cause neurological and cardiovascular disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirths and an increased risk of HIV.
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Did You Know Kissing Could Transmit Gonorrhea? This Is What A New Study Says
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can be transmitted among people who have vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who has it, and it can infect the genitals, rectum and throat.
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Know All About These STDs Which Can Spread Through Oral Sex
Oral sex, which involves the use of mouth, tongue or lips, poses the same kind of risks of catching STD as other sexual activities.
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4 Silent Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) You May Not Know You Have
These silent spreaders do not show any outward symptoms but are no less dangerous for your body.
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5 Weird Ways You Can Get Infected By STDs
As it turns out, STDs can be transmitted in ways other than sexual intercourse.
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'Chemsex' Puts Users at High HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Risk
The growing popularity of "chemsex" - sex under the influence of illegal drugs - may be putting users at risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections as well as serious mental health problems through drug dependence, researchers warn.
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Aging swingers at high STD risk
Heterosexual adults who engage in partner swapping or attend sex clubs for couples - have rates of sexually transmitted diseases comparable to teenagers and gay or bisexual men.
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AIDS drugs haven't changed HIV risk with anal sex
The introduction of effective drugs against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has not changed homosexual men's risk of contracting the virus during a single act of anal sex, new research from Australia shows.
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Poorly fitting condoms raise pregnancy risk
Badly-fitted condoms not only reduce the pleasure of sex for men and women, but also raise the risks of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and pregnancy.
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Incorrect condom use raises gonorrhoea risk
Incorrect usage of condoms appears to statistically increase the risk of gonorrhoea among men.
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Hepatitis C can be sexually transmitted
The virus that causes hepatitis C (HCV) can be sexually transmitted and the risk is directly related to the frequency of intercourse.
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Circumcision and risk of genital warts
Circumcision and use of condoms can reduce the risk of Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that causes genital warts and cancer.
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STD risk high with injected contraceptive
Women who use the injected contraceptive Depo-Provera are at a higher risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases.
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Women Are More Prone To STDs; Watch Out For These 8 Signs
Look out for these common signs of STDs in women.
-
Did You Know: Sexually Transmitted Infections Spread To 1 Million Daily
An estimated 1 in 25 carry at least one of the infections, which left untreated can cause neurological and cardiovascular disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirths and an increased risk of HIV.
-
Did You Know Kissing Could Transmit Gonorrhea? This Is What A New Study Says
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can be transmitted among people who have vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who has it, and it can infect the genitals, rectum and throat.
-
Know All About These STDs Which Can Spread Through Oral Sex
Oral sex, which involves the use of mouth, tongue or lips, poses the same kind of risks of catching STD as other sexual activities.
-
4 Silent Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) You May Not Know You Have
These silent spreaders do not show any outward symptoms but are no less dangerous for your body.
-
5 Weird Ways You Can Get Infected By STDs
As it turns out, STDs can be transmitted in ways other than sexual intercourse.
-
'Chemsex' Puts Users at High HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Risk
The growing popularity of "chemsex" - sex under the influence of illegal drugs - may be putting users at risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections as well as serious mental health problems through drug dependence, researchers warn.
-
Aging swingers at high STD risk
Heterosexual adults who engage in partner swapping or attend sex clubs for couples - have rates of sexually transmitted diseases comparable to teenagers and gay or bisexual men.
-
AIDS drugs haven't changed HIV risk with anal sex
The introduction of effective drugs against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has not changed homosexual men's risk of contracting the virus during a single act of anal sex, new research from Australia shows.
-
Poorly fitting condoms raise pregnancy risk
Badly-fitted condoms not only reduce the pleasure of sex for men and women, but also raise the risks of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and pregnancy.
-
Incorrect condom use raises gonorrhoea risk
Incorrect usage of condoms appears to statistically increase the risk of gonorrhoea among men.
-
Hepatitis C can be sexually transmitted
The virus that causes hepatitis C (HCV) can be sexually transmitted and the risk is directly related to the frequency of intercourse.
-
Circumcision and risk of genital warts
Circumcision and use of condoms can reduce the risk of Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that causes genital warts and cancer.
-
STD risk high with injected contraceptive
Women who use the injected contraceptive Depo-Provera are at a higher risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases.
