Sexual Health News

    Sexual Health News Sexually transmitted infections (STI), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and venereal diseases (VD), are infections that are commonly spread by sex, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex or oral sex. Most STIs initially do not cause symptoms.   The articles below have been chosen for education and well-being related to STIs. More detailed information on […]

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Stealthing: Rape & Sexual Assault

  Stealthing Stealthing is the act of deliberately removing a condom during sex without a partner’s consent and it is said to be increasingly common – yet unlike elsewhere, it’s not seen as a crime in the UK. This so called “sex trend” is not only a sexual assault but is also a public health nightmare. Stealthing – A new […]

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Staying safe at Halloween

Don’t be Tricked this Halloween! The time has come for dressing up and getting down!!  Don’t forget there are lots of nasty gremlins out there that you don’t want to bring home.  Wearing a condom greatly reduces the chances of catching a sexually transmitted infection, so make sure you’re covered.  Condoms are an important part of a good healthy and […]

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Hepatitis C – Slings, Slamming & Chem Sex

Slings, Slamming and Chem-sex   Dr Steve Taylor | Posted 10.04.2014 | UK Lifestyle   Drugs, LGBT, Sex, UK Impact, Hepatitis C, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Hiv,Mephedrone, Syphilis, UK Lifestyle News   This blog is definitely not for the faint-hearted:     If you’re easily offended, please stop reading now!       For those of you who would like to have a greater understanding of a new subculture […]

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Sexual Health – Pubic Lice

Pubic lice         Introduction Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair. More commonly known as Crabs. As well as being found in pubic hair, the lice are also sometimes found in:   . Underarm and leg hair . Hair on the chest, abdomen and back […]

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