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A Guide to Modern Dating

Everybody is different when it comes to romance, sex and falling in love. However you identify in terms of gender or sexual attraction, and whatever age you are, different personalities are suited to different dating styles. These days, the term ‘dating’ covers a range of encounters; from a one-off quick coffee or a few romantic […]

February 1, 2019 More
 

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 and what are the symptoms? Chlamydia can be […]

September 7, 2018 More
 

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 […]

August 16, 2018 More
 

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% […]

August 14, 2018 More
 

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 

August 13, 2018 More
 

When women can’t climax: let’s talk about anorgasmia

What is female anorgasmia? 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 […]

August 3, 2018 More
 

Why men could benefit from the HPV vaccine

The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is very common. Around 80% of sexually active people will be infected with it at some point in their lifetime, but people with HPV may not know that they are infected, as they often have no symptoms. For most people, HPV goes away naturally in time. However, it can cause cervical […]

August 3, 2018 More
 

Four STIs you might have without knowing

You feel ok, everything looks ok, so you can’t possibly have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), right? Not necessarily. There are STIs you might have without even knowing. If you don’t get yourself tested, you’ve no way of knowing if you’re infected. More than 420,000 people were diagnosed with an STI last year though the number […]

July 2, 2018 More
 

What happens when you break your penis?

Many of us will break or fracture a leg or an arm during our lifetime, but did you know it’s possible to break your penis? The condition that’s known medically as a ‘penile fracture’, is serious, but also very rare. Aside from the psychological trauma, long term a broken penis can cause erectile dysfunction. Although there […]

June 4, 2018 More
 

Contraception failed? Don’t panic

It’s been 30 years since the morning after pill first became available in the UK. With three decades of emergency contraception under our belts, you’d think we’d be pretty clued up on it by now, but that’s not the case according to a survey conducted by the Family Planning Association!1 This investigation revealed that while […]

May 9, 2018 More