7 Intricate Myths About Sex and Sexual Health

Some people believe that sperm sleeps at night and others believe that females are the only gender who can get HPV. However, how much of this is actually true? When it comes to sex and sexual health, misconceptions spread as fast as COVID-19, but before you get even deeper down the rabbit hole of false information, we are here to provide the truths behind these 7 sex and sexual health myths.

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The Most Common to Extremely Rare Ways of HIV Transmission

HIV is a long and ongoing health problem that plagues almost every nation. What better way to avert this disease than to get ourselves fully-educated on the matter? When it comes to knowledge about HIV, standing in broad daylight is always better than being left in the dark. We have heard one too many times that sexual activities involving the exchange of certain bodily fluids are how the virus can be transmitted, but in this article, we will delve in and discuss the less common to extremely rare ways of HIV transmission.

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Every Stage of HIV Explained

Although HIV is notorious for being one of the most hazardous sexually transmitted diseases, it is no longer deemed a death sentence. After the advancement of medication and treatments, especially after 1983 when HIV was first identified, HIV positive people can still lead long and healthy lives. In this article, we delve deep into detailing every stage of HIV infection, its symptoms and the span of each stage. With the correct medication that is taken regularly, HIV rarely develops into the most severe stage which is acquired human immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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HIV and Depression

Various studies confirm the fact that HIV-positive individuals are predisposed to developing clinical depression. Unfortunately, the mental health condition can lead to complications and poor health outcomes. Choosing a good strategy to manage and counter depression is an important part of every holistic HIV treatment.

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