At the cusp of adulthood, young adults may begin to explore their sexuality and may be tempted to become sexually active. However, it is important for them to understand that sex is not a normal or expected part of young adulthood. In fact, it is important for everyone to refrain from sex until they are […]
We hear the term ‘Mental Health’ almost on a daily basis across different media channels but do we actually take any steps to care for our mental health? Most of us find ourselves consumed in the day’s tasks from the minute we wake up and at the end of the day, we fall asleep staring […]
(Sorry, but the answer is NO) While condoms are your best bet for protection while having sex with new or casual partners, it’s important to keep in mind that certain STIs or STDs could still make their way to you despite using condoms. How Do STIs spread? STIs can either be bacterial or viral and […]
Watching pornography is often considered ‘normal’ among younger men and usually isn’t given a second thought. A study suggested that around 64-70 percent of men watch pornography on a regular basis. While watching porn occasionally is not conclusively harmful, making pornography your ‘go-to’ every time you feel the urge to have sex or stimulate yourself, […]
The word HIV is enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. HIV is incorrectly assumed to bea death-knell by many people. This is also the reason many people try to avoid this seeminglymorbid subject altogether, thus missing out on even the important points – like adopting suitablemethods to be cautious against the virus. Today, it […]
Dr. Srikant Hari was traveling by a shared cab and writing out some notes in his notepad. His co-passenger, an inquisitive young girl, spotted some words like ‘prep’ and struck up a conversation with the Doctor. “Sir, are you a medical professor?” asked the curious girl, “asking students to prepare for a test?” Doctor, realizing […]
Dr. Srikant Hari was taking his usual 10 am metro to the hospital where he consulted. A fellow commuter noticed the red cross on his bag and questioned the Doctor, “Oh! You’re a Doctor!” The doctor politely nodded yes. On being prodded about his specialization, Doctor responded that he usually works with HIV patients. “HIV?” […]
Hearing the word ‘HIV’ often alarms people and being diagnosed with the virus is often perceived as a death knell. However, major scientific breakthroughs in recent years and tested medical practices have proven that HIV today can be managed just as easily as any other disease or disorder like High BP or Diabetes. What is […]
HIV is a virus that affects the immune system. HIV is transmitted via sexual exposure with an infected person or through contact with infected blood or blood products. There are two variants of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is the most common type of HIV. HIV, if left untreated, causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). People […]
If a person is infected with HIV/AIDS, then what precautions should be taken by him? If a person is infected with HIV/AIDS, there are several precautions they should take to protect their health and prevent the transmission of the virus to others. Here are some important precautions: Consistently take antiretroviral therapy (ART): ART is the […]