sexual health

Physical and emotional changes during sex While engaging in sex or during masturbation, your body undergoes changes While engaging in sex or during masturbation, your body undergoes physical and emotional changes known as the sexual response cycle. You need to know the body’s response toward each phase of the cycle to enhance the relationship or …

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual contact. Syphilis is a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual contact. It is caused by the spirochete bacterium, Treponema pallidum. The first sign of syphilis is most commonly a painless sore, called a chancre, which develops where the bacteria enters the body. The chancre typically appears within 3 weeks from the …

The symptoms of STDs vary with the type of infection, but they commonly include fever, weakness, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. Depending on the type of infection, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may present either soon after exposure, within a few days, or may take years to manifest. The symptoms of STDs vary with the type of infection, but they …

Herpes is a type of infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) Herpes is a type of infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It causes sores or blisters to form in or around the mouth or genitals. There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 causes oral herpes, which usually affects the mouth and surrounding skin. HSV-2 causes genital …

What to do if you have been diagnosed with an STD? If you are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), you must observe the following precautions If you are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), you must observe the following precautions: Immediately contact your doctor/venereologist/gynecologist Contact your partner(s) and let them know that they also need to get …

Common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in women Many women may not show any symptoms of STDs and may be unaware of the need for treatment. Women experiencing the following problems must seek gynecological advice. Bumps, swelling, redness, sores or warts or rashes/tiny pimples around the vagina, anus, buttocks or thighs Pain or discomfort during sex Lower abdominal or back pain: …

Many women may not show any symptoms of STDs Many women may not show any symptoms of STDs and may be unaware of the need for treatment. Women experiencing the following problems must seek gynecological advice. Bumps, swelling, redness, sores or warts or rashes/tiny pimples around the vagina, anus, buttocks or thighs Pain or discomfort during sex Lower abdominal or …

Half of all sexually active young adults get an STD by the age of 25 years. According to the American Social Health Organization, each year one out of four teens in the United States develops a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Half of all sexually active young adults get an STD by the age of 25 years. The top 10 STDs …

Some of the triggers of a cold sore Cold sores are generally caused by a type of herpes simplex virus (HSV) called HSV-1. Rarely, cold sores may be caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-2 may cause cold sores when a person had oral sex with someone who has HSV-2 infection. After you get infected with HSV, it …

How does menopause affect a woman’s sexual life? Menopause may be associated with sexual side effects for many women. Menopause marks the end of the reproductive era in a woman’s life. Some women view it positively as periods no longer trouble them and there is no chance of getting pregnant even with unprotected sex. However, as the estrogen and testosterone …