Category: Featured
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STD Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis (Part 2)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be passed from person to person via various forms of sexual contact. Doctors now refer to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) rather than the older term, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STIs are most commonly transmitted through penis-and-vaginal sex, but they can also be transmitted through anal sex, oral sex, and, in…
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STD Types, Symptoms, and Prevention Methods (Part 1)
Sexually transmitted Infections or Diseases (STIs, STDs) are infections that are carried from one person to another through sexual contact. The contact is typically vaginal, oral, or anal. However, they can sometimes spread through other intimate physical contacts. This is due to the fact that some STDs, such as herpes and HPV, are spread through…
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Understanding Female Sexual Health
Sex, as important as it is for the continuation of life, is considered taboo, especially in Indian culture. People shy away from the topic of sex and there is very little knowledge about sexual health in the country. On account of that, the second week of September has been recognised as World Sexual Health Week…
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Cherishing Your Memories With Your Grandparents
Remember the summer vacation when we would revisit our roots? Back to our grandparents’ place where every tantrum turned into smiles and every meltdown led to bear hugs. The love, care and affection that they showered us was worth every teary eyed goodbye, when it was time to go home. What about the long afterschool…
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Tips To Prevent Suicidal Thoughts In Adolescents
Life is changing at an exponential rate, physically, mentally, and emotionally for adolescents all over the world. Many adolescents miss important developmental milestones, which contributes to feelings of loss and psychological distress which in turn leads them to suicidal thoughts. These days adolescents and teens face life changes that can put them in turmoil. Discontinuing…