(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 […]
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted mainly through sex. Other forms of transmission include mother-to-baby transmission during pregnancy and delivery, through shared needles while injecting drugs, blood transfusions with infected blood, tattooing with non-sterile needles, close skin-to-skin contact with an infected person and so on. Toilet seats though, […]
Could I Have an STD and Not Know It? STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, which is a disease that is spread through sexual behavior. Many STIs have no signs or symptoms (asymptomatic). Some STDs may have symptoms that go away for a while but then come back. STDs can damage your body, and you […]
एसटीडी (यौन संचारित रोग या संक्रमण) क्या है। यौन संचारित संक्रमण (एसटीआई), जिसे यौन संचारित रोग (एसटीडी) भी कहा जाता है, यौन क्रिया द्वारा फैलने वाले संक्रमण हैं। आपको एसटीडी कैसे हो सकता है। एसटीआई योनि संभोग, गुदा मैथुन, ओरल सेक्स, एक संक्रमित व्यक्ति के साथ त्वचा के निकट संपर्क, यौन खिलौने साझा करने, संक्रमित […]
Fear of HIV & STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Fear of sexually transmitted infections or venereal diseases also termed as “Venerophobia” is a poorly reported and poorly researched condition frequently encountered in sexual health clinics. It is defined as an exaggerated or irrational fear of contracting the venereal disease or the fear of already been infected […]
SOLUTION AT HAND FOR COUPLES NOT ABLE TO CONCEIVE After marriage every couple wishes to have at least one offspring. However sadly there are a few couples who are not able to have this blessing. The fault then may lie with the husband, the wife or both. It may be a physical or mental issue. […]
GENITAL HERPES Genital herpes is a viral Sexually Transmitted Disease caused by Herpes Simplex Virus- Type 1 and 2. Mainly producing sores or blisters on the infected area, this disease is common among sexually active people. Predominance: -Equally prevalent in both men and women -More common among age groups of 14-50 yrs. -It usually affects […]
CHLAMYDIA Chlamydia is a bacterial infection affecting the genitals, anus, eyes or throat, transmitted sexually. Prevalence: Most common of all STDs with almost 1 million new cases every year. Females at a higher risk More common in younger age groups who are sexually active i.e. 15-25 years of age Spreads through: Unprotected vaginal sex, oral […]
SYPHILIS Another deadly sexually transmitted disease, Syphilis is characterized by generalized rash or sores on the genitals/anus/mouth. Often, it produces no symptoms making diagnosis difficult. Prevalence: More common among heterosexuals/bisexuals Affects both males and females High incidence rates in the age group of 20-29 years Spreads through: Direct contact with the syphilitic sores Unprotected sex […]
GONORRHEA Also, known as ‘the clap’, Gonorrhea is another nasty sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. This bacterium usually, infects the moist areas of the body such as the genitals, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, anus, throat, mouth or even eyes. Prevalence: More common in females The disease of the sexually active group can […]