Articles and News (STDs)

Thrush, or vaginal candidiasis, is a common fungal disease caused by excessive multiplication of yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida. Many women fac...

Cystitis often occurs in women soon after sexual intercourse. What is the problem, and how can women avoid it?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is so widespread that it infects almost 80 million people in the United States alone. However, you can live with HPV all yo...

There is a common misconception that it is impossible to contract sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during oral sex. What is the reality?

The Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has developed a synthetic gel for protection against HIV and genital herpes, based on cow mucin — conta...

Men of almost all ages can face this problem. While for those under the age of 40 the symptom is typically not associated with a specific disease, in ...

Sex with no contraceptive barriers, especially with a new partner, not only risks unwanted pregnancy but also the possibility of contracting sexually ...

There are no universal ways to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The choice of method depends on many factors, and age is not the least of them. What is rig...

Most people have heard about chlamydia but have no idea how dangerous it is. Lack of awareness has made chlamydia one of the most common sexually tran...

Everyone has encountered the human papillomavirus (HPV) in one way or another. Thanks to today’s vaccines, it is possible to avoid the unpleasant cons...

The Pap test (also referred to as the Pap smear) is one of the most common types of cytological analyses that every woman faces. How often women shoul...

Can sex toys be dangerous? Is washing them with soap and water safe enough? Is it possible to harm yourself by using a toy? Let's find out.