LloydsPharmacy Sexual Health and Wellbeing Survey – the results!
Back in September, as part of Sexual Health Week 2020, LloydsPharmacy asked you to take part in their Sexual Health and Wellbeing survey. We wanted to find out how sex affects your relationship and wellbeing, and if COVID-19 has changed your attitude to dating. Over 1200 of you responded and today we’re going to explore […]
Coping with stress in a pandemic
Each year, April marks Stress Awareness Month. Organised by the Stress Management Society, the awareness campaign aims to open up the conversation around stress. Stress is very common, and as many as 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. […]
MHRA’s #FakeMeds campaign launches its next phase, after 3.5 million fake erection pills seized at UK ports in 2019
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been working hard over the past year to warn people against taking the chance with fake medicines. Whether it be pills for erectile dysfunction (ED), dieting or STI kits, they have been working alongside the UK Border Force to crack down on the importing of these […]
Cases of some STIs at highest rates in 10 years
Despite success stories such as the HPV vaccine and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) which is taken by HIV negative people before and after sex to reduce the risk of getting HIV, STIs are on the rise. Two leading sexual health charities, the Terrence Higgins Trust and the British Association for Sexual Health & HIV have […]
Can you cure HPV? Why the HPV vaccine is so important
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that most of us (up to 8 out of 10) will have at some point in our lives. The virus infects the skin and any moist membrane such as lining of the mouth and throat, anus, cervix, vagina and vulva. While most HPV infections will clear up […]
Lost your sex drive? What is hypoactive sexual desire disorder?
It is estimated that 1 in 3 women experience some loss of sex drive during their lifetime. It’s important to remember that this problem is not uncommon, so you are not alone in feeling this way. But it’s often not discussed which can cause distress and a loss of intimacy in relationships. Hypoactive sexual desire […]
The Evra contraceptive patch on Love Island and why it’s caused so much fuss
After Rebecca Gormley, a contestant on popular ITV2 show Love Island, was seen entering the villa with a patch on her thigh, the world of social media was set alight with speculation over what the patch could be. Some viewers suggested it might be a nicotine patch used to help stop smoking, while others have […]
Why cervical cancer isn’t just an issue for women
In the UK just under 1000 women die from cervical cancer each year, and 3000 new cases of the disease are diagnosed, but cervical cancer isn’t just a women’s issue. Down the line, a cancer diagnosis can have a ripple effect on those closest to you. But right now there are steps we can all […]
Does ethnicity influence erectile dysfunction?
Your ethnicity and genetic make-up can mean that you’re more likely to experience certain conditions than others. There isn’t reliable evidence that certain ethnicities are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction (ED). But there is reliable evidence that conditions which could cause or contribute to ED are more common in certain ethnic groups. This is […]
Can transgender patients use online doctors?
If you’re transgender, or know someone who is, you may be aware that finding online doctor services catering to transgender patients can be difficult. Registration forms will ask you to choose ‘male’ or ‘female’, and this selection impacts which treatments you’ll have access to. How do patients who identify as a different gender to the […]
The HPV vaccine and Chinese students in the UK
Quick facts (中文翻译請点击这里) Anyone with human papillomavirus (HPV) can contract it or pass it on to others. Certain strains of HPV can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. HPV vaccine Gardasil 9 protects against nine strains of the virus. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Chinese women aged 15-44. 30% of cervical cancer […]