The Pap smear test is a routine test used for women to screen for cervical cancer
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How Long Does it Take for Peeled Skin to Heal on Penis
When you experience an injury to your penis, the last thing you want to do is wait for it to heal.
Highly Viral HIV Variant
If you missed it, the discovery of a “highly viral HIV variant” occurred recently. The bad news is that this variant seems more infectious than other virus strains. However, much remains unknown, so scientists are still working hard to determine how best to address it. In the meantime, it’s essential to be aware of the potential risks and take precautions as necessary. Keep reading for more information on this new strain of HIV and what you can do to stay safe.
Can Chlamydia Be Transmitted Orally?
Chlamydia is amongst the most commonly transmitted urogenital infections in the United States and the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world. It is twice as commonly observed in women in the US as compared to men. The age group most affected by this infection is between 15 to 25, which is proposed to be due to high sexual activity. Due to the increasing number of cases, many studies have been conducted on chlamydia and all the routes through which it may be transmitted.
Donovanosis: What is this “Flesh-Eating” STD?
Donovanosis is a rare sexually transmitted disease that causes lesions and ulcerations on the genital and oral areas. If left untreated, the infection can progress to more complications such as scarring, lymphatic vessel obstruction and cancer.
Sexual Health in Developing Countries: Do we need more testing?
STIs are more difficult to determine in developing countries due to the lack of healthcare access, STD testing and increased stigma.
Online STD Testing: Fast, Accurate & Confidential
Online STD testing provides individuals with the chance to check their sexual health both simply, quickly and anonymously.
More Sexual Partners, Increased Risk Of Cancer?
In our endeavour to provide you with as much valuable information as we can, we’re looking into some surprising but clear connections between sexual partners and the risk of cancer. You may or may not remember the increased awareness for this subject, rightly or wrongly, by a revelation made by Michael Douglas some years ago.
Dry Skin on Penis: Causes and Treatment
Dry skin on the penis can be caused by many factors. Usually it is not something to worry about and can be treated easily. Read more here.
Why Sex Is Great For Our Skin
It might not be the first thing on your mind but believe it or not, sex is great for our skin! You may have noticed already but that red flush and healthy glow isn’t something your imaging, there is science to prove it…
STD Testing Near Me?
STDs can be a touchy subject but the reality is, they are very common. So common, in fact, that the CDC reports over 20 million new infections every year. This costs the United States health care system nearly $16 billion in direct medical costs alone.
What is an RPR test?
A rapid plasma regain (RPR) test is a blood test used to screen for syphilis. The test works in similar ways to a test for other STDs – the test detects nonspecific antibodies that your body has been producing to fight the infection.
