South Africa has launched a unique national screening programme to test meningitis affecting HIV+ patients resulting in reduced HIV-related deaths.
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Time for Women to Understand their Sexuality, Use of PrEP and HIV Prevention
There are many ways that women can protect themselves from contracting HIV, one of them is by taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, (PrEP) but few know how it works!
Continue readingNew CDC PEP Guidelines for Sexual and Injection-Drug Use HIV Exposure
The CDC has updated guidelines on how to use nPEP drug to prevent healthcare givers exposed to HIV+ patients from getting infected. Here’s a summary.
Continue readingHigh Cost Limiting the Uptake of Advanced HIV Test
An advanced HIV testing method (NAAT) is poised to save millions of lives. However, uptake has been slow due to high cost of the HIV test and lack of personnel.
Continue readingPubic Grooming Could be exposing you to Higher STD Risk
People who shave their pubic hair are assumed to have more sexual partners thus leading to the assumption that pubic grooming increases STD risk.
Continue readingPremature Ejaculation App Helping Men Last Longer
A new mobile app, Pea, is helping men deal with erectile dysfunction in the comfort of their homes. Would you use it? Learn more about it here.
Continue readingStay Safe: How to Get Tested For STIs with Your Partner
Talking about your sexual health as a couple is important and even better you should go for STD testing together. Here’s how to go about it.
Continue readingErectile Dysfunction more Common in Men with Gum Disease
Scientists have found a linkage between chronic gum disease and the risk of erectile dysfunction. The scientists advocate for more attention to the new issue.
Continue readingModerate Masturbation is Good for the Male Reproductive System
A study has shown that 84% of married people in Taiwan masturbate. The study brought to rest the assumption that masturbation causes erectile dysfunction.
Continue readingCDC Blamed for Skyrocketing STD Rates in the US
AIDS Healthcare Foundation has come out strongly to accuse Center for Disease and Prevention (CDC) over an all-time high in STD cases in the US.
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