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Myths about HIV
What is HIV? Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that spreads through sexual contact. Over a period of 5 to 10 years, after infection and if left untreated, HIV progresses to AIDS. The HIV attacks the immune system of our body, by targeting the CD4+ immune cells, thus, resulting in immuno-deficiency i.e. lowered immunity […]
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) FAQs | The Facts and the Myths
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Oral Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infections
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PrEP for HIV – A Life Saver
Ours was an arranged marriage. So it took us a while to develop feelings for each other. And just as we were beginning to enjoy being together and looking forward to starting a family, Rohith started feeling unwell. Rohith worked in the emergency department of a big hospital and was quick to run all the […]
Menstrual Cups: All You Need To Know
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Do You Need To Label Your Sexuality?
Do You Need To Label Your Sexuality? One’s sexual orientation or gender identification is a very personal and sensitive trait. Not everyone is comfortable discussing this openly especially if it’s different from the majority population. The labeling of sexuality should be done by the individual and not by society as this pressurizes or forces a […]
What Every Woman Should Know about Polycystic Ovarian
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE (PCOD) Polycystic Ovarian Disease is a female health condition characterized by the formation of multiple cysts in the ovaries (polycystic) due to hormonal imbalances. The disease, affecting women of reproductive age (15-45 years), is a major cause of infertility and menstrual irregularities worldwide. Normally, ovaries release a mature egg every month into […]
Trichomoniasis: What every woman should know
A very common STD, Trichomoniasis or trich is a parasitic sexually transmitted infection caused by a small one-celled, protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) More common in females than males, trichomoniasis is asymptomatic in about 70% of cases. In symptomatic cases, the incubation period of Trich i.e. the time period between the exposure to infection and appearance […]
LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Challenges
LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Challenges LGBTQ group includes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning individuals who despite their different orientations form an integral part of our community. Despite growing awareness about the LGBTQ, the challenges they face in day-to-day life are persistent and growing. Mental health problems such as depression, self-harm, alcohol, and […]