Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
What is HPV Human Papillomavirus, commonly referred to as HPV, is a vast group of viruses potentially leading to warts, genital warts and, in worst cases, cancer. However, most HPV types do not result in any harmful effect on human…
CRABS (STD) Prevention and Risk Reduction
Due to the fact that crabs are mainly transmitted from one sexual partner to another during sex intercourse, there are several easy ways to prevent and control public lice. In very rare cases crabs can also be obtained from toilet…
Vaginal yeast infection prevention
How to Prevent Vaginal Yeast Infections? Here are some useful steps how to prevent and reduce the risk of vaginal yeast infection occurrence: The first and most efficient step is to abstain from sexual interaction till the infection has been…
STD Symptoms
Here is the shortlist of all STD symptoms in Men and Women. Click on the necessary STD to find out information about possible ways of its testing and treatment. Symptoms of STD Chancroid Symptoms • Red bumps and ulcers forming in…
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
What is Bacterial Vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a rather spread health problem which results in vaginal discharge. Some women mistakenly think that BV is an infection which belongs to sexually transmitted diseases. But it is false. The main cause…
Yeast infection in men (Balanitis)
What is Balanitis (Yeast Infection in Men)? Men can get yeast infection of the genitals. Yeast organisms are a common cause of infection of the tip of the penis, a condition called balanitis. Balanitis can be described as inflammation of…
The clap (Gonorrhea)
What is Gonorrhea? The clap std or Gonorrhea: (misspelled as ghonorrea, gonorrea, gonorrhoea etc.) A highly contagious sexually transmitted (STD) bacterial infection, sometimes referred to as «the clap». The nickname of the clap refers to a treatment that used to…
NGU (Non-Gonococcal Urethritis)
What is NGU? NGU (Non-Gonococcal Urethritis) is an infection of the urethra caused by pathogens (germs) other than gonorrhea. Several kinds of pathogens can cause NGU, including: Chlamydia trachomatis Ureaplasma urealyticum Trichomonas vaginalis (rare) Herpes simplex virus (rare) Adenovirus Haemophilus…
Vaginal Yeast Infection
What is Vaginal Yeast Infection? A naturally occurring fungus called Candida albicans (C. albicans) usually causes this type of vaginitis. An estimated three out of four women will have yeast infection in their lifetime. Many of you probably know vaginal…
Scabies
Scabies represents a contagious disease caused by little mites that dig into the skin and plant their eggs in there. The disease is found worldwide and affects people of all races, ages and social backgrounds. Even very neat and clean…
