Sexual Health
19 October 2013
1 in 4 students catch an STI in first year of Uni
A poll has revealed that 23% of university students catch a sexually transmitted infection (STI) before the end of their first year at university. T
he infection most likely to be ...
23 September 2013
Sexually Transmitted Infections: All you need to know
How much do you know about Sexually Transmitted Infections? It would appear it’s an issue not everyone is getting to grips with as statistics show that STI’s are increasingly on ...
27 July 2013
Health facts: The contraceptive pill
It is estimated that around 3.5m women take the contraceptive pill in the UK and it is still considered the most effective form of contraception for preventing pregnancy, being almost ...
7 June 2013
Sexually transmitted infection diagnoses have risen
New figures show that sexually transmitted infection diagnoses have risen by 5%.
But the good news is, according to the Public Health England, it's mostly due to improved data collection.
However, the ...
30 May 2013
The 'Even Safer Sex' health campaign
Are you taking the correct health precautions during sex? Did you know your vaginal pH is slightly acidic? Or that oil based lubricants can put holes in condoms?
If not then you’re the ...
23 May 2013
The truth about thrush
Many people have a preconceived (and usually erroneous) understanding about thrush. It is quite a common misconception that thrush is a sexually transmitted infection, but in actual fact there are ...
26 April 2013
Birmingham named ‘STI hotspot’ of the UK
Birmingham has been named as the sexually transmitted infection (STI) hotspot of the UK by a leading online clinic.
Data taken from 5,000 online consultations from the UK’s first legal online ...
21 March 2013
Weak pelvic floor muscles could be ruining your sex life
Lack of strength in the pelvic floor can ruin your sex life, with lack of sensitivity making intercourse unsatisfying for both partners.
One in four women suffer from weakened pelvic floor ...
18 March 2013
Sexual health needs to be targeted by local councils
Sexually Transmitted Infection rates and unwanted pregnancies need to be reduced and a concerted effort is needed by local councils says Public Health Minister Anna Soubry.
While there has been success ...
6 March 2013
Sexy health check week
It's important that we make regular check-ups on our sexual health, and to help encourage us, there's a newly launched Sexy Health Check Week taking place now.
Desire and Pleasure the ...
14 December 2012
50 Shades of Grey is improving people's love life
We all know of the 50 Shades of Grey effect, but who would have thought it would have improve people's sexual health?
The predicted Christmas boom in sex toy sales will ...
6 December 2012
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Brits don't know enough
Brits are 'poorly educated' when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases like human papilloma virus (HPV) and its link to mouth cancer, according to a new survey.
Only one in four ...
21 November 2012
Birth control pills should be available over-the-counter
Birth control pills should be available over-the-counter as they are that important, according to a leading group of women’s physicians.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists take takes the stance ...
26 September 2012
Contraception myths explained by the expert
Many women lack the awareness about the correct usage of certain types of contraception, according to new research.
In honour of World Contraception Day today, Dr Diana Mansour, Consultant in Community ...
19 September 2012
Contraception special: Female sterilisation
This week we’re focusing on female sterilisation which is a permanent form of contraception involving the blocking or sealing of fallopian tubes.
There are a number of ways that permanent contraception ...
12 September 2012
Contraception special: Vaginal ring
This week we’re looking at the vaginal ring which is a type of contraception inserted into the vagina to stop you becoming pregnant.
The ring is a small, soft plastic ring ...
7 September 2012
STI special: Trichomoniasis
This week we’re looking at Trichmomonasis which is common STI caused by a tiny parasite called the Trichomonas vaginalis which latches onto the walls of a woman’s vagina (or inside ...
6 September 2012
Contraception special: Intrauterine system (IUS)
This week we’re looking at the intrauterine system (IUS), which is a long-term, reversible contraceptive used by woman to prevent them getting pregnant.
The IUS is similar to the IUD but ...
4 September 2012
Risks of the pill
The Pill has now been used for 56 years, since 1956 in Puerto Rico, but there are still plenty of ‘Pill Scares’ placed around it.
Whilst it still remains incredibly popular ...
29 August 2012
STI special: HIV and AIDS
In the STI Special we’re looking at HIV and AIDS. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus is a common STI. The virus weakens your ability to fight infections and diseases ...
29 August 2012
Contraception special: Intrauterine Device (IUD)
This week we’re looking at the intrauterine device (IUD), which is a long-term, reversible contraceptive used by woman to prevent them getting pregnant.
An IUD is a small t-shaped device made ...
22 August 2012
STI special: Syphilis
In this STI Special we’re looking at syphilis. Syphilis is a less common STI in Britain and is passed through vaginal, anal and oral sex or by sharing sex toys.
The ...
22 August 2012
Contraception special: Diaphragms and caps
This week we’re looking at diaphragms and caps which are a contraceptive method designed to prevent women getting pregnant.
Diaphragms are soft thin domes that are made of latex or silicone. ...
17 August 2012
STI special: Genital warts
In this STI Special we’re looking at genital warts. Genital warts are the second most comment STI in Britain, after Chlamydia, and area treatable with a variety of treatments available.
Genital ...