World Sexual Health Day
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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Mouth Condoms Explained: Can They Help Prevent HPV And Oral Cancer?
Mouth and tongue condoms, also known as dental dams, are barrier tools that can reduce the risk of HPV and other infections during oral contact. Here's how they work, their benefits, and why experts say they matter for oral health.
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World Sexual Health Day 2025: How Taboo Around Sex Is Affecting Your Health
World Sexual Health Day 2025: Recognising this day helps us raise awareness about not only sexual health but how taboo around sexual health can affect our overall health.
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Understanding How Morning-After Pill Affects Women's Reproductive Health
Women's Health: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective only in the first few days following intercourse, before the ovum is released from the ovary and before the sperm fertilises the ovum.
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Can HPV Vaccine Help Prevent Cervical Cancer In Women?
HPV Vaccine For Women: The HPV vaccine is a critical preventive measure, significantly reducing the risk of cervical cancer. Women are advised to get the HPV vaccine starting at the age of 11 or 12, though it can be given as early as age 9 and up to age 26 for those who missed earlier vaccination.
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Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong To Renounce US Citizenship Over Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling
UN Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet in a statement described this decision was a "major setback" for sexual and reproductive health across the US.
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World Cancer Day 2021: Are You At Risk Of Developing Cervical Cancer? Let's Find Out
World Cancer Day 2021: The most common cause of cervical cancer is human papillomavirus infection. An HPV infection can infect cells on the surface of the skin and the lining of the genitals. Read below to know more.
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World Mental Health Day 2020: Know How Lack Of Sleep Affects You Mentally
World Mental Health Day 2020: Both sleep disorders and depression share common symptoms such as the lack of energy, difficulty in concentrating, memory loss, sexual dysfunction, and loss of interest in hobbies or social activities, etc.
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World Population Day 2020: Focus On "Health, Rights Of Women And Girls"
World Population Day: "How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now" amid the pandemic is the theme of this year's World Population Day. Dr Natalie Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, wrote on Twitter, "In times of crisis, protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights is imperative...".
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World AIDS Day 2018: 4 Reasons Which Stop People From HIV Testing
The theme of World AIDS Day 2018 is "Know Your Status", which stresses on the importance of knowing one's HIV status in order to fight against the disease.
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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Mouth Condoms Explained: Can They Help Prevent HPV And Oral Cancer?
Mouth and tongue condoms, also known as dental dams, are barrier tools that can reduce the risk of HPV and other infections during oral contact. Here's how they work, their benefits, and why experts say they matter for oral health.
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World Sexual Health Day 2025: How Taboo Around Sex Is Affecting Your Health
World Sexual Health Day 2025: Recognising this day helps us raise awareness about not only sexual health but how taboo around sexual health can affect our overall health.
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Understanding How Morning-After Pill Affects Women's Reproductive Health
Women's Health: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective only in the first few days following intercourse, before the ovum is released from the ovary and before the sperm fertilises the ovum.
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Can HPV Vaccine Help Prevent Cervical Cancer In Women?
HPV Vaccine For Women: The HPV vaccine is a critical preventive measure, significantly reducing the risk of cervical cancer. Women are advised to get the HPV vaccine starting at the age of 11 or 12, though it can be given as early as age 9 and up to age 26 for those who missed earlier vaccination.
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Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong To Renounce US Citizenship Over Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling
UN Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet in a statement described this decision was a "major setback" for sexual and reproductive health across the US.
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World Cancer Day 2021: Are You At Risk Of Developing Cervical Cancer? Let's Find Out
World Cancer Day 2021: The most common cause of cervical cancer is human papillomavirus infection. An HPV infection can infect cells on the surface of the skin and the lining of the genitals. Read below to know more.
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World Mental Health Day 2020: Know How Lack Of Sleep Affects You Mentally
World Mental Health Day 2020: Both sleep disorders and depression share common symptoms such as the lack of energy, difficulty in concentrating, memory loss, sexual dysfunction, and loss of interest in hobbies or social activities, etc.
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World Population Day 2020: Focus On "Health, Rights Of Women And Girls"
World Population Day: "How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now" amid the pandemic is the theme of this year's World Population Day. Dr Natalie Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, wrote on Twitter, "In times of crisis, protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights is imperative...".
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World AIDS Day 2018: 4 Reasons Which Stop People From HIV Testing
The theme of World AIDS Day 2018 is "Know Your Status", which stresses on the importance of knowing one's HIV status in order to fight against the disease.
