General Facts About Genital Herpes

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The Importance of STD Testing and Internet Dating

If you are looking for a partner and have decided to try internet dating, you won't know the sexual history of the other person. If you manage to hit if off while online, and are ready to take it one step further by meeting in person, shouldn't you consider some things first?

How to Test for Cervical Cancer

According to the website Medline Plus, cervical cancer risk increases with sexual activity---the earlier a woman begins having sex and the more partners she has, the higher her risk for developing cervical cancer. Fortunately, most cases of cervical cancer can be detected early through regular visi

The History of STDs

Although it's tempting to believe that sexual promiscuity and sexually transmitted diseases are a problem solely for the 21st century, the truth is that some of them (and their unorthodox treatments) date back many hundreds of years.The STD epidemic is not limited to today's youth - oh no.

About Tubal Ligation Reversal

In a study conducted by Family Planning Perspectives, over 684,000 women undergo a tubal ligation each year. Six percent of these women will choose to have their tubal ligations reversed within five years of having their fallopian tubes tied, all for various reasons. While the process of tubal ligat

Is There a Cure For Herpes?

There are two kinds of STDs; the curable and incurable STDs. The curable kinds are mostly caused by bacteria. Such diseases are Chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis. Theses diseases are curable with dosages of antibiotics.

Testicular Cancer Causes

Testicular CancerTesticular cancer, as the name might imply, is a type of cancer that begins in the testes, the male reproductive organs. There are, however, two main types of testicular cancer. The first is seminoma, which is a slow-growing form of testicular cancer that affects men who...

Same Sex Partners May Increase the Risk for STD

Nowadays, teenage generations have sex with same partners, according to the latest study conducted to assess sexual behavior of teenage people. The study suggests that one out of ten sexually active teens have sex with same partners and currently about 9.3 percent of teens had this tendency.

Are There Any Cures For Genital Warts?

Unfortunately, the answer is a big 'NO' till date, there are no cures for genital warts. But the good news is, thanks to alternative therapy getting 'cure-like' treatment without any side effects is possible. Surprised?

General Facts About Genital Herpes

One of the worst things that anyone could possibly encounter is the incidence of genital herpes. The name itself is enough to strike apprehension and fear in any man's heart, after all who would want to spend his or her days enduring the suffering that one gets "down there" as a resul

Emotions Reveal Troubled Marriages

A new study shows a group of college students was able to predict with more than 80% accuracy which couples would still be together five years later by just observing their emotional interactions.

Female Genital Wart - Symptoms and Remedies

Though genital warts are found in both men and women, but female genital wart is causing more concern in the women folk. This article reveals some of the early symptoms and suggests several easy and effective remedies for the same.

STD Symptoms for Women

Many STDs lead to different symptoms in men or women. Sometimes women are more adversely affected by some STDs, while women experience almost no symptoms from other STDs. The possibility of STD infection without symptoms means it is important to be tested if exposure to an STD is suspected so that a

Way Too Personal

Secrets, dreams, fears, fantasies -- all are shared with the professionals we hire to guide us toward optimal mental health. It's no surprise that patients often become attracted to their therapists.

FDA Approves First Drug for HIV Prevention

The FDA has approved use of the HIV drug Truvada to help people at high risk avoid infection with the AIDS virus. Safe sex and frequent HIV tests are still needed. And Truvada must be taken every day for it to work.

What Are the Causes of HPV?

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common medical condition that can cause genital warts, infertility, cervical cancer and death. Although the condition is highly contagious, HPV is also easily treated if you get a proper diagnosis and immediate treatment.