Before having sex with a new partner, it’s healthy to discuss your sexual history to prevent the risk of contracting STDs. Here’s how to hold the conversation.
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Herpes is Actually Not the Worst STD
Herpes is the second most scariest STD after HIV. Many people are afraid of contracting the not so life threatening STD due to societal stigma.
Continue readingEarly Treatment of HIV Can Decrease Risk of Spreading It
Early HIV testing and treatment reduces the risk of transmission by 93% due to virus suppression making it harder to spread.
Continue readingWe Haven’t Eradicated Ebola, It’s Hiding in Survivors
A new study has found that we’re yet to fully eradicate Ebola virus after revealing the virus is hiding in semen of Ebola virus survivors.
Continue readingGetting Tested for STD symptoms at a Health Clinic: What You Need to Know
Going for STD testing can be quite scary but the process is really not so bad. Here’s a quick breakdown of everything you need to know about taking a test.
Continue readingStudies Find That Millennials Are Not Getting STD Tests
Cases of STDs among millennials have been on the increase. Researchers suspect that this is because young people are not going for regular STD testing.
Continue reading5 Ways to Help your Partner with Erectile Dysfunction
Is your partner suffering from erectile dysfunction? Your support will go a long way to help them recover. Here are five things you should do to help them.
Continue readingSingapore AIDS Conference 2016
Organized by AfA Singapore & TTSH IIDE, the 10th SAC aims to be a forum for those with an interest in HIV/AIDS to gather together to talk, share, discuss and propose solutions to stop the spread of HIV, remove HIV-related stigmatisation and discrimination, and improve care and support for PLHIV in Singapore.
Continue readingCDC Data Indicates an Increase in Syphilis Rates Among MSM in US
Syphilis cases among gay and bisexual men in the US continue to increase in the recent years according to a study released by the CDC.
Continue readingSTD Testing Can Give You the Answers You Need
The worst, most unthinkable thing has happened to you. You were having a blast at a party with your friends, dancing, and having a few drinks, when a handsome guy came up to you and started making small talk. Being that you spend the majority of your time with your head in your books, preparing… Continue reading