Circumcision Reduces the Risk of Contracting STDs Circumcision is a process that involves removal of the outermost skin that encloses the tip of the penis, via small surgical incision. It is very common in some parts of the world and is usually performed when the male is still very young. It is however, imperative to [...]
Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases The most common mode of viral transmission is via contact with infected needles as well as contaminated body secretions such as semen, genital fluids, saliva and respiratory droplets. Viral hepatitis is caused by a group pf viruses that holds a special propensity for liver cells. This includes; Hepatitis A, [...]
What is Prostatectomy? Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that involves partial or complete removal of the prostate gland. The procedure may be required to treat benign prostate hyperplasia or remove prostate cancer. It may be performed by an open surgery or laproscopy. After the removal of the prostate, a pathologist tries to determine the extent [...]
Alcohol Binge Drinking Alcohol Binge Drinking refers to the heavy consumption of alcohol in a single session within a short period of time. In the United States, the consumption of five or more drinks by a man and four or more drinks by woman at a time at least once in two weeks is considered [...]
Benefits of Sex There is more to sex than mere pleasure and intimacy. Research studies reveal that safe sex offers physical, emotional, intellectual, psychological and social benefits. Here are some of the benefits of sex: Stress Relief A report conducted by Scotland researchers and published in Biological Psychology journal claims that sex helps in [...]
What is Chancroid? Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease which can be recognized by the extremely painful genital ulcers which are necrotizing in nature and are often associated with painful enlarged lymph nodes in the inguinal region. Although it is not as rampant in the world as it was before, it still remains a cause [...]
Urinary Incontinence Types Urinary incontinence is the unintentional voiding of urine. It is a problem that affects millions of people worldwide. According to statistics, in United Kingdom alone, around 3 to 6 million people are believed to be suffering from some degree of urinary incontinence. It is a health issue that is often under-reported and [...]
What Should We Know About Gonorrhea Infection? Gonorrhea is an infection spread through sexual contact. Caused by bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the infection is transmitted by unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The condition affects warm, moist areas, such as vagina, urethra, anus, throat, eyes, and reproductive tract. People with multiple sex partners are at a [...]
What Are Genital Warts? Genital warts are a form of soft growth of skin on the genitals. A type of sexually transmitted infection, warts are often linked to strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). An infected person may experience discomfort, pain, and itching on the area of skin overgrowth. Though warts are not always visible to [...]
