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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 […]
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 make erectile dysfunction more likely?
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 […]
Is jet lag worse travelling east rather than west?
There’s some curiosity around the phenomenon of jet lag: how best to treat it, how to get over it quickly, and a true question for the ages – is it better for jet lag to travel east rather than west? Or vice versa? Or does it matter at all? How does jet lag work? Jet […]
Talking Health
Talking Health surveyed 1000 British men to find out what they think about sex, contraception, hair loss, STIs, erections and more. Could a contraceptive pill for men be coming soon? Is porn to blame for our lack of sex drive? Plus, our 60-sec erection check – see how your erection’s behaviour measures up. Click below right […]
Is my online doctor safe?
Many of us use online services to order food and gadgets, book holidays and even manage our money. These services enable us to order what we want when we want, without visiting a shop or battling the crowds. Increasingly, and for similar reasons, people are turning to online doctors to get their prescription medicines. With […]
What is the average penis size?
For men and boys, insecurity about ‘normal penis size’ is common. Feelings of inadequacy or anxiety about size and shape are perfectly normal but can affect the self-esteem and personal relationships of many men. Men are concerned that their penis is smaller than it should be, or that isn’t large enough to satisfy a partner. […]
Your top 10 questions about HPV vaccine answered
What exactly is the human papillomavirus? Known as HPV, it’s the collective name for a group of viruses often transmitted through skin-to-skin sexual contact or intercourse. Of the many strains of HPV, around 30 of these can affect the genitals. Some of these strains can cause health problems ranging from genital warts to cancers, With […]