Sexual Health 39
Our guide to cosying up with someone new this Christmas
It’s been a long hard year for a lot of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant we’ve all had to change the way we live, social lives included. So, with the nights drawing in and weather getting colder, the idea of snuggling up on the sofa (local lockdown allowing) might be a lot more appealing […]
How often should couples have sex?
No matter what the Hollywood movies try to sell us, there’s no such thing as the perfect sex life. Even committed, happy couples can have their issues in the bedroom. Normal hurdles include body hang-ups, performance anxiety, past trauma, and fear of intimacy – but perhaps the most common concern of all is the worry that we’re simply not having enough sex. If you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others and […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to make planned sex fun
The day-job, children, housework, food shopping, socialising – even if you still have some energy at the end of the day, you might not find time for sex. And planned sex doesn’t seem an appealing prospect, right? It’s true that being pressed for time rarely makes for a great sexual experience. Checking your watch beforehand (or […]
Sexual bodily fluids: yuck or yum?
What comes to mind when you think of sexual bodily fluids? Does the idea of semen or vaginal discharge turn you on or turn your stomach? We all have different feelings towards the body and its fluids, ranging from lighthearted and positive to deeply shameful and disturbing. It depends on your experiences. Uniquely you Sex […]
Can you find the vagina?
It may sound like a silly question, but really, do you know how to find the vagina in the below diagram? A 2016 study by The Eve Appeal showed that half of young women polled couldn’t actually locate the vagina on an image. In fact, many women confuse the external female genitalia, the vulva, with […]
Chlamydia 101 – what is it and how do you get rid of it?
What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK. It’s caused by the bacteria ‘chlamydia trachomatis’, which is found in the semen or vaginal fluid of those that carry the infection. Simply put, it’s a bacterial infection. How do you catch chlamydia? Chlamydia can be transmitted through the transfer of […]