A must tell! If you have been diagnosed with HSV-2, or genital herpes, and are perhaps starting a new relationship, or maybe already in a relationship, telling your partner about your status, is something you absolutely need to do. If you don’t, and it comes out at a...
What is herpes? Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, a virus which affects the genitals and the cervix, as well as other skin areas. This virus is known as the herpes simplex virus or HSV. It comes in two types - HSV 1, which causes sores around the mouth and...
What are sexually transmitted diseases? Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly known as STD, are diseases which are spread by sexual intercourse with someone who has STD. You can get a disease from sexual activity that includes the mouth, anus, vagina, or the penis....
Where is the prostate? The prostate is a small gland situated between the bladder and the urethra. The urethra is a tube in the penis through which you urinate. The urine has to pass through the prostate after it leaves the bladder. Under normal circumstances, the...
More common than you think Erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to get or keep an erection, is far more common than you think. Many men may experience difficulty at some time during life, but when it is ongoing, it is liable to cause problems in relationships, and...
What are xeno-estrogens? The endocrine, or as it is better known - the hormonal system, is in daily danger of being disrupted, sometimes by the food we eat, but mostly by the products we buy. An increasing number of household cleaning products, personal hygiene...
Reasons why you should take care of your diabetes Taking diabetes lightly can lead to devastating health problems, and perhaps even early death. Diabetes which is not taken care of can cause harm to almost every system in the body. These can include heart problems, a...
Most men will suffer some degree of erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives. Fortunately for the majority of them, it will probably be a short-lived experience, while for others, ED could be a more serious situation that can have a negative impact on their...
What is the prostate? The prostate is a small gland, situated close to the bladder, the urethra, and major blood vessels, which can cause a lot of trouble if it becomes enlarged, usually due to infection, inflammation, and in severe cases even cancer. The enlarged...
Are you shy about your sexual health? We live in a culture which is often over-saturated by sex on the TV, the movies, the radio, books and magazines. We are exposed to this on a daily basis, and yet when it comes to our own sexual health, we are sometimes incredibly...
The sexual side effects of antidepressant drugs Antidepressant drugs have many side effects, but the spotlight often falls on the sexual side effects of the medications. Studies have shown that in the US, 1 in 5 adult people battle with depression. This includes both...
Hassles in the bedroom are more common than you think Although sexual dysfunction is often linked to men, perhaps because women are inclined to be more tight-lipped about their problems, both men and women experience equal sexual problems. Sexual dysfunction can take...