Essential period pain advice – Women’s Health Week
From the 14th to the 20th August 2017, LloydsPharmacy will be hosting its second annual Women’s Health Week campaign. The nationwide campaign aims to bring women’s health into focus and is an opportunity for women to find valuable information, answers and advice. In support of this, Online Doctor has put together an essential guide to period pain. […]
Painful sex in men: Why sex can be painful for some men
If you experience pain or discomfort during or after sex, it can understandably lead to a loss of sexual desire and have a profound effect on your relationships. But you shouldn’t suffer in silence. Painful sex needs investigating and is often treatable, so first of all, go and see your GP. Understanding the type of pain, […]
Why smoking causes erectile dysfunction in young males
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the persistent inability to attain and maintain an erection sufficiently enough to permit satisfactory sexual performance. Here, BMI Healthcare’s Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Specialist in Infertility at BMI The Priory Hospital, Mr Baghdadi explains how smoking can cause erectile dysfunction in young males. How common is erectile dysfunction in young […]
World Hepatitis Day 2017 – get in the know about hepatitis
Friday 28th July 2017 marks this year’s World Hepatitis Day. One of just four health awareness days endorsed by the World Health Organization, WHD is a key event on the calendar for thousands of people affected by viral hepatitis across the globe. This year, the theme for WHD is ‘Eliminate Hepatitis’ and participants are being […]
Talking about sex (and your sexual history) with your partner
Whenever we enter into a new relationship, it’s undoubtedly influenced in part by our sexual history. Whether we’re entering into a casual fling or heading to a big commitment milestone, it’s likely that the who, what, when and how’s of our sexual past will be up for discussion at some point. That’s fine, – it’s […]
Risky business: is exercising when pregnant good or bad?
It’s not headline news that your body undergoes an incredible level of change during your pregnancy. Some women feel uncomfortable throughout the entire nine months, physically challenged in ways they could never imagine, and some women find that their bodies attune to its multiple strange transformations, like a goddess of fertility. Whatever kind of pregnancy […]
Is there a link between erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation?
The two most common male sexual problems are premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED), but it is less widely known that these two sexual dysfunctions often come as a pair. If you, like many men, have experienced erectile loss during sex, you may have found yourself in a vicious circle whereby you try to […]
What is the difference between STIs and STDs?
In the past ten years, we’ve seen the English language undergo a huge number of changes. From the ubiquity of new words like ‘app’, ‘hashtag’ and ‘Brexit’ to the changing definition of existing words such as ‘literally’, it’s been a busy decade for Anglophones. One of the more subtle switches has taken place in the […]
How to overcome a loss of sexual desire in long-term relationships
In long-term relationships, most couples find that their sexual desire for one another dwindles over time. In fact, it has been suggested that the initial surge of sexual desire only lasts around six to 18 months. This is completely normal and there’s actually some science behind it. Usually, when a couple first get together, the […]
What are the signs of a bladder infection?
A bladder infection is a common condition normally caused by the growth of bacteria in the urinary tract. It typically causes mild urinary symptoms that pass on their own within a few days, however it can sometimes spread to the kidneys causing more serious symptoms. A bladder infection falls under the category of a […]
What causes cold sores?
Cold Sores and the Herpes Simplex Virus Herpes simplex is a type of herpes virus that can cause many conditions. Two of the most commonest ones are cold sores and genital herpes. Despite the stigma that surrounds genital herpes, it’s also worth noting that it’s not a severe condition and can be easily managed with […]