Tag: infection
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Testicular pain is a sore subject for men
The testicles are one of the most sensitive parts of the male body. Discomfort and pain in this sensitive area are of great importance for the self-esteem of any man. They perform an important and basic function related to the production of sperm and the hormone testosterone. Their location outside the body is related to…
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What are the most common sexually transmitted diseases?
Planning a hot night under the sheets, we can not think about venereal diseases. And if we have a long and monogamous relationship, we probably also think that we shouldn’t. However, the possibility of infection and illness is as much a part of sex as pleasure. Both men and women receive them. It is even…
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IBS – What you need to know
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (or IBS) is one of the most common conditions of the digestive system in the Western world. In the UK, it’s estimated to affect 1 in 5 people at some point in their lives, with women being more at risk than men. It usually develops between the ages of 20-30, and there…
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Common causes of pain during sex
Pain during sex can be caused by a number of underlying conditions that differ between the two sexes. In a 2016 British study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, one in ten women experienced severe pain and discomfort during intimate contact. Accepting this as normal or because they are ashamed, these women do…
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About the effectiveness of condoms against infections
For sexually active people, condoms remain among the best and most affordable ways to reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. Despite some inconsistencies in the evidence, studies show that condoms are an effective barrier against the penetration of even the most microscopic pathogens, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal.…
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Oral sex generates incurable bacteria
Oral sex is one of the main reasons for the appearance of dangerous strains of the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae — the causative agent of gonorrhea. The non-use of condoms in this type of sexual contact is the basis of its mass distribution. With each subsequent transmission of the pathogen, various strains of bacteria are becoming…
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What does chlamydia have in common with a persistent cough?
Chlamydia is interesting little bacteria. Yes, all bacteria are small by our standards, but when it comes to chlamydia, they are really small and in size resemble a virus more than a bacterium. Often associated with sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia is also responsible for other lesions – the eyes and respiratory system… What distinguishes chlamydia…
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Zika virus
The risk associated with the Zika virus for pregnant women and their children is a relatively new phenomenon in medicine since only recently the virus began to spread widely among the population of South America. Like any unknown and potentially dangerous thing, the Zika virus has managed to cause serious public upheaval. Medical workers are…