The latest headlines of sexual harassment in the workplace and otherwise, the #metoo movement, and men of influence falling into disgrace after sexually inappropriate behavior have lead to many conversations in our society. What is “normal” sexual contact? What is a baseline amount of sex? What is allowed to be pursued sexually in a relationship, …
It is important to know how to prevent STD’s (sexually transmitted diseases, also known commonly as STI’s – sexually transmitted infections). But what about long-term effects? If they are treated immediately, are you “out of the woods?” Are there long-term effects that you should know about? The short answer is: yes. There are long-term effects …
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What exactly is a STD (also referred to as STI – sexually transmitted infection)? An STD/STI is an infection passed from person to person through any sexual contact. The infection occurs when bacteria, virus or parasite grows on or in your body. Some STDs/STIs can be cured, and others cannot. For those that cannot be …
Written by Advice & Aid Nurse Andrea, RN, BSN Trichomoniasis (aka “Trich”) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Most people do not experience any symptoms. It is the most common and most curable STI, but is more common in women than men, and older women are more …
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Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can infect both men and women. Untreated, it can cause serious, permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can lead to long-term pelvic pain, inability to become pregnant, and increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus). If …
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Gonorrhea, also commonly known as “the clap,” may affect any man or woman that is sexually active. The infection may occur in the genitals, rectum or throat. It is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI), especially in sexually active men and women between the ages of 15 to 24. This infection may be spread …
Why Should I Be Concerned about STDs? If you are having sex with one or more partners, then you need to be concerned and know about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD). Regardless of your age or number of partners, it is important to know the facts. How common are STDs? The United States has an epidemic …
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Breaking up is hard to do! Breaking up is even harder after you have been sexually intimate with your partner. There is a great deal taking place in just the brain alone during sex. Not to be too technical about it, but there are several neurochemical processes that occur during sex, which serves only to …
Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Sally who developed a very unfortunate problem. Although Sally had only had one sexual partner, she began to experience some discomfort “down there.” She noticed a discharge, along with persistent itching and an unusual odor. Sally and her partner had not been using any form …
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What is HPV & how is it spread? HPV is short for human papillomavirus and is considered the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). While there are many types of the HPV virus that can infect different parts of the body, there are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of …
