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AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a syndrome caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) . The disease alters the immune system, making people much more vulnerable to infections and diseases. This susceptibility worsens if the syndrome progresses. Brief Overview HIV is a virus that attacks immune cells called CD-4 cells, which are a subset of T cells. AIDS is the syndrome, which may or may not appear in the advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV is a virus. AIDS is a medical condition. HIV infection can cause AIDS to develop. However, it is possible to contract HIV without developing AIDS. Without treatment, HIV can progress and, eventually, it will develop into AIDS in the vast majority of cases. How is HIV transmitted? Sexual transmission  — it can happen when there is contact with infected sexual fluids (rectal, genital, or oral mucous membranes). This can happen while having sex without a condom, including vaginal, oral, and anal sex...

I can't stress enough on the taboo people have on women masturbating. I'd say even women taboo themselves doing that. We don't really talk about it. For me masturbation is a private thing, I wouldn't let any of my lovers see me do that either, but enough about me. I've been going around asking people about what they think about masturbating, most common response I've gotten - "I don't do it!" ,"Ewwww" and something along similar lines. So here are a few health benefits of masturbation for you to go through. Say bye bye to STI's and STD's, - Masturbation has the least risk of transmitting STI's, unless you decide to use a foreign object (wash and clean and use a condom). It makes you super duper happy - It's a basic hormonal reaction to an orgasm, and who doesn't like feeling happy? You know yourself better - Your sex life can have a drastic improvement if you know what you like. Who else can explore you ...

Gonorrhoea is sometimes called ‘gono’. It’s an STI caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae and is more common in guys who have sex with guys. if you do notice symptoms it may include unusual discharge from your vagina, pain when urinating, or pain during sex. If gonorrhoea isn’t treated, it can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) which may make it hard to get pregnant You can catch gonorrhoea by having oral, vaginal or anal  sex without a condom , with someone who has gonorrhoea. You can catch and pass on gonorrhoea even when you don’t notice any symptoms  condoms during oral, vaginal or anal sex to stop you catching or passing on gonorrhoea. If you or your partner are taking  antibiotic pills to treat gonorrhoea , make sure you don’t have sex, even using a condom, until 7 days after finishing the antibiotics. And make sure you get regular STI check-ups at your doctor to find out if you have gonorrhoea. if you notice symptoms, a docto...

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is passed on via unprotected sex (sex without a condom) and by sharing sex toys. Safer sex is the most effective way to prevent chlamydia.  This means using a condom every time you have sex (vaginal, anal or oral). A dental dam can be used to cover the female genitals during oral sex. Any sex toys should be covered with a new condom, and washed after use. If you have had unprotected sex, or you are worried about chlamydia, get tested Chlamydia symptoms  Many people with chlamydia experience no symptoms (70% of women and 50% of men). If symptoms do appear, they can become noticeable between one and three weeks after infection. In others, it can take a number of months or until the infection spreads to other parts of the body. Women may experience: an increase in vaginal discharge caused by an inflamed womb (cervix) pa...

Oral sex. Ah. As much as people taboo it, I'm sure we all enjoy it when someone goes down between our legs. Oral sex is also one of the most common mode for transferring STI's and STD's. So what can we do about this?  So here comes the solution . Dental dams.  Dental dams are basically a thin sheet which can be used between the mouth and the vagina/anus.  Initially it was used as a barrier between the teeth during a dental procedure. Now it's been remodeled for safer oral sex  It protects both parties from contracting any infection as oral infections can also be transferred to genitals and vice versa. And I know I know it's not easy to get the required materials from chemists, so what we can do here is that, we can find alternates which can serve as immediate good barriers.  However if you do go to a chemist, look up for latex dental dam, or any other material if you are allergic . Incase of emergencies (though I don't know if yo...

There are three different kinds of hepatitis, some of which are spread more easily than others. Hepatitis A, B and C can all be transmitted sexually, however hepatitis B is the type most likely to be sexually transmitted. All types of hepatitis are serious and affect the liver. Hepatitis B and C are the leading cause of liver cancer and are the most common reason for liver transplants. Hepatitis A (HAV) Most HAV infections will cause symptoms including fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, dark urine, jaundice and liver enlargement and tenderness. TREATMENT There are no specific cures for HAV or HBV. There are vaccines available and post-exposure prophylaxis can help prevent infection. There are also medications and treatments that can help lessen the symptoms. CONSIDERATIONS HAV is spread through fecal contamination, meaning that it can be spread through anal sex. HAV can also be spread by people preparing or eating food after going to the bathro...