Sexual Health 37
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 […]
The state of STIs in England
Sex is one of the joys of the human experience, but with that intimacy comes the chance of contracting sexually transmitted infections, commonly referred to as STIs. Although the overall number of diagnosed STI cases has remained steady in recent years, a recent report published by Public Health England (PHE) reveals there was a 20% […]
STI map of England 2018
Want to know more about the most common STIs in your area? Check out The state of STIs in England Data taken from Public Health England’s Sexually Transmitted Infections: annual data tables 2018
Women who cant climax
Anorgasmia in women Female Anorgasmia (also called Female Orgasmic Disorder) is a sexual problem where a woman can’t reach orgasm. It can be life-long or have started after a period of time of being able to experience orgasm. Some women can experience orgasm during masturbation, but not during partnered sex; some women can get highly […]