sexual health

There is a belief that a man thinks about sex 8,000 times a day. Although there is no evidence confirming this, our question and answer section is testimony to the fact that men are definitely very worried about their sexual health and…

The birth control pill celebrated its 50th birthday in 2010, a contraceptive that completely changed and revolutionised the world of female orientated contraception. By 1978, birth control was freely prescribed to both married and single…

Sexual health clinics are very important for those who want to look after their wellness and wellbeing whilst enjoying an active sex life. They are often invaluable for young people in particular, who can visit them for contraceptive…

Women are often so busy running around looking after everyone else that they fail to protect their own wellness and wellbeing. This is even more the case in the sexual health department, where embarrassment and awkwardness means that women…

There’s a wide range of things considered “normal” within the bounds of sexual health. However, this doesn’t stop you from worrying about your wellbeing, and whether or not you’re sexually “normal”. Plus, there can be a big stigma…

By Katie Kerwin McCrimmon An informal “don’t ask don’t tell” policy in doctors’ offices is preventing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients from getting optimal health care, according to a report released today called “Becoming…

Condoms are a popular contraceptive as they are cheap, effective and easy to buy. They’re also the only way to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. But it seems that the male condom is only effective 94 per cent of the time, when…

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is an absolutely vital part of sexual health, both for the sake of your wellbeing and that of anyone you come into sexual contact with. When you have an STI, there are often no…

The worries of birth control side effects concern many young people, but there are so many options that are safe, effective and reliable. Contraception offers a number of options to suit you, whether you want something daily, monthly or…

Your sexual wellness is all about positive expression. Whether you’re procreating or just having a good time, your sexuality should be something you enjoy, desire and love. However, there’s also a serious side to your sexual wellbeing, and…

When you’re growing up, finding out who you’re attracted to makes up a huge part of your sexual health and wellbeing. Puberty brings out a lot of emotion and sexual feelings, including feelings of feeling attracted to both girls and boys.…

Young people often look to whether they think their partners are ‘clean’ or ‘unclean’ before embarking on a sexual relationship with them, rather than finding out if there are any health risks. In a recent study, researchers discovered that…

Over the years, parents have been faced with a sexual health issue right in the early stages of their child’s infancy; circumcision. While proponents tout the wellness benefits of circumcision, opponents argue that the barbaric nature of…

Masturbation is a natural process which refers to sexual arousal, and generally orgasm as well, by the manual stimulation of the genitals. While it's considered to be mainly used as a term for self stimulation, it can also be used as a term…

Once a taboo subject and still relatively controversial, anal sex has gained a reputation due to the evidence surrounding it that the sexual practice leads to anal cancer. This practice involves receiving someone in the bottom, specifically…

A vasectomy is considered to be a permanent form of contraception which can stop you from getting your partner pregnant - however, one in 2,000 men will still impregnate their partner after a vasectomy procedure. It also doesn't protect…

When you’re on holiday, it feels like all bets are off with regards to your wellness, and so your judgement goes out the window. Sure, it’s ok to indulge in good food and a cheeky cocktail – you are here to enjoy yourself – but taking care…

New research has suggested that HIV treatments could be used to prevent the spread of disease in healthy people as well as those already infected. In a previous trial, targeting women in the commercial sex trade who are particularly at risk…

How often do you need to have sex in order to have a “healthy” sex life? This was the question bugging Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of The Best of Everything After 50: The Experts Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money and More, who…

Although sexual health and wellness awareness campaigns are more prolific than ever, there are still more gay men living with HIV than there has ever been. Having unprotected penetrative sex is the easiest way to pass on a sexually…

The Sex Education Forum have spent the last year campaigning for Education Secretary Michael Gove to keep the term “sexual health” in the curriculum, but were sadly “disappointed” in their attempts. In the new programme of study for…

When you get cancer, your whole world falls apart, and every aspect of your life suffers. If you are young and have not yet had a family (or not yet completed a family), the devastating blow to your reproductive and sexual health can be…

Everyone longs to retain the early stages of a relationship, where everything is exciting and passionate. It’s natural for some of that excitement to dissipate when you’ve been together for a long time, but you don’t have to wave goodbye to…

In the remote Newala District of Tanzania, teenage girls face a real health issue; unwanted sexual advances. Young girls are often approached as they walk to a neighbour’s house, the water well or the store, and many feel forced to give in.…

Sex is an important part of any relationship and when one of you isn’t really feeling in the mood, it can put stress on your love life. It’s easy to fall into the trap of running out of time to have sex, from those work emails you have to…

Once you become sexually active, the risk of sexually transmitted diseases becomes an issue you need to be aware of. If you have an STD, chances are you’ll also have symptoms on your skin which could determine what form of disease you have.…

Chlamydia is the most commonly transmitted type of sexual infection. If you have not been careful about your sexual health, then this is one type of disease that you should be worrying about. In order to protect your sexual wellness and…

Men put a lot of emphasis on their ability in the bedroom, so when their libido drops they tend to seek out medications and creams which will help them gain erections more easily and improve their ability. Unfortunately, its not common…

Sex can be a sensitive issue – literally and figuratively. We all know that sex is supposed to be a universally pleasurable experience where two people enjoy a sexual experience together, and most of the time sex is a very enjoyable way to…

There are many sexual health problems that can affect your wellbeing, but so often we sweep them under the rug. Research scientist Debby Herbenick, author of Because It Feels Good: A Woman's Guide to Sexual Pleasure and Satisfaction,…