THE Department of Health on Wednesday reported that more than 800 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus have been recorded last January. Based on the January 2017 HIV/AIDS Registry of the Philippines report, there were 844 new HIV cases reported in the said month.
Category: Human Sexuality
Seattle Gay and Bi Men on PrEP Have Very High STI Rates
… sexual behavior. The researchers collected STI diagnosis data on the participants through a Washington State public health records system. Compared with records of other HIV-negative MSM in King County, the men in the PrEP study had dramatically …
E-therapy tied to better body image, intimacy for breast cancer survivors
… sexual satisfaction, intercourse frequency, relationship intimacy, psychological distress, marital satisfaction or health-related quality of life. One limitation of the study is that it wasn’t designed to show whether web-based treatment might be …
Cancer agency encourages making sexual health a routine part of care
… Care Ontario is hoping to break down some of the barriers with new guidelines aimed at encouraging patients and health-care providers to have open discussions about sexual issues that can relate to cancer diagnoses and treatments. The guidelines are …
N.H. House committee says Hepatitis B vaccine shouldn’t be required to attend school NEW
Hepatitis B and other diseases deemed “non-communicable in a child care or school setting” would be removed from the list of vaccines required by the state under a bill that got a surprise boost Wednesday from a House committee. The bill, passed by the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee on a 9-8 vote, says the vaccines cannot be required for enrollment in public school or child care facilities.
No evidence of risk compensation after circumcision in three African cohorts
… risk of infection. Katrina Ortblad and colleagues examined longitudinal demographic surveillance data from the Africa Health Research Institute’s cohort in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Almost 15,000 men contributed data from 2003 to 2014, including …
In our opinion: Finding common ground on sex education reflects well on lawmakers
That’s why the coalition of lawmakers and community leaders responsible for SB196, which amends the state’s sexual education law, deserves praise. Together they have fashioned a policy that now boasts the backing of affiliates from both the Utah Eagle Forum – a well-known social conservative group – and Equality Utah – the state’s largest LGBT rights advocates.
Planned Parenthood
To the editor: We can all agree that we want to eliminate the need for abortions.
Double up
The National Family Planning Board Sexual Health Authority is encouraging Jamaicans to use dual methods of contraception for effective protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases . Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on February 15, NFPBSHA Director Devon Gabourel explained that the authority has been pushing the message for a while and has chosen to expand its dual method message by using it as the theme for Safer Sex Week 2017.
School sex education “should include discussion of pornography”
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Are two condoms better than one? – Q Doc, I am terrified that I could …
As a result, I now feel much safer! Admittedly, the sensation is not as good. But I can live with that.
2.5 million U.S. women have condition that can cause infertility
… because you may not know it’s even happening,” she said. The researchers used information from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2013 to 2014. This survey included nearly 1,200 women between the ages of 18 and 44. Pelvic …
750 new HIV cases reported in December
ANOTHER 750 new human immunodeficiency virus cases were reported among Philippine residents in December 2016, the Department of Health said. Based on the latest HIV and AIDS Registry of the Philippines report of the DOH, a total of 750 new HIV cases were reported, including 72 full-blown AIDS cases as well as 37 deaths.
Here’s 5 Reasons HIV-Positive People Should Stick to Their Daily Treatment
The biopharmaceutical company Gilead makes a variety of anti-viral meds that prevent HIV from replicating in the human body. But, as they explain in the video above , these medications need to be taken daily or else HIV can proliferate in the body, potentially causing health issues.
Sex is painful for 1 in 10 women: Study
… notably vaginal dryness, anxiety and lack of enjoyment. Intercourse pain was also linked to other physical and mental health issues like depression , sexual relationship factors (like not sharing the same level of interest in sex) and harmful …
‘Encouraging signs that we may be starting to stem the tide of STIs’
The number of people in the Lisburn area being diagnosed with the most common sexually transmitted infections has “plateaued” over the past couple of years, it has been revealed. According to Dr Fiona Carey, the South Eastern Health Trust’s Consultant Clinical Lead in Sexual Health, there are signs that the “tide” of STIs in the area is starting to be stemmed, thanks to improvements in education, prevention, services and treatments.
Remember: Ita s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
JANUARY is recognised as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, and though locally we observe this in April, the importance of screening for this type of cancer cannot be overemphasised. Almost all cervical cancers are linked to a common infection in the cervix called human papilloma virus .
How to improve your sex life without breaking the bank
… and women’s sexual problems say some patients say they’re forgoing sex because medicines are unaffordable. For women, health insurance usually covers new generic medicines and some brand-name ones for symptoms including vaginal dryness, which can …
COLUMN: Anti-LGBTQ Catholic bishop retires
Henry made headlines over the years regarding his intolerant views on LGBTQ rights and equality. His adamant opposition to LGBTQ rights has been well documented and he may count himself as one of the most vocal, intolerant critics in this country.
HIV therapy could be contributing to syphilis outbreak: UBC study
… and gonorrhea,” said Michael Rekart, lead author and clinical professor in UBC’s school of population and public health. “That led me to believe there must be something else going on.” Until now, research and clinical communities have suggested that …
‘As many sexual partners as they can get’
Brisbane doctor says dating apps have seen a rise in casual sex and STI rates in Queensland and it’s not uncommon for some people to have as many as 10 partners a day. CREDIT: ABC NEWS 24 DATING apps are fuelling rampant rates of sexual promiscuity, according to a leading Brisbane sexual health doctor who “quite frequently” treats patients who have sex with up to 10 people a day.
Men are more likely to suffer from Erectile Dysfunction if they do…
… watching pornography or have nocturnal erections but are unable to get an erection with their sexual partner,” sexual health expert and co-owner of online sex retailer jodivine.com , Samantha Evans said. “Feeling stressed can affect your sexual …
One year 40% HIV infection dropoff in London attributed to…
… treaty and domestic law) costs 40. This has coincided with an unprecedented drop in new HIV infections in London health surveillance — a drop of 40% in one year — an eye-popping figure that has prompted many medical professionals to switch from …
Planned Parenthood To Be DE-FUNDED After All
… has opposed past efforts. The vast majority of federal money that Planned Parenthood does receive funds preventive health care, birth control, pregnancy tests, breast cancer screening and other women’s health care services. Democrats also point out …
Bra doesn’t increase cancer risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that wearing a bra increases the risk of breast cancer, since a bra prevents drainage of lymphatics in the breast and this lymph fluid contain toxins.
Sex Without Urinary Tract Infection: Keeping It Clean
Prevention of urinary tract infections has become so important, as we all find ourselves in the middle of what infectious disease experts have termed a “stealth pandemic” of Escherichia coli sequence type 131 that is resistant to some very potent antibiotics. Generally speaking, E coli is responsible for at least 80% of the 7 million uncomplicated outpatient UTIs that occur yearly in the United States.
Over 700 new HIV cases reported in November
A total of 758 new cases of the human immunodeficiency virus infection were reported in November, the Department of Health disclosed on Friday, December 30. FILE: Health staff does HIV screening test held at Batasan Social Hugiene Clinic last May 12, 2015 in time for HIV testing Week Observance which runs from May 11 – 15. Manila Bulletin The number of cases, based on the latest HIV/AIDS Registry of the Philippines data, was higher than the 627 recorded in November 2015. “Most [or 96 percent] were male More than half belong to the 25-34-year age group while 29 percent were youth aged 15-24 years,” said the DOH report.
How sex can be so much better for the over-50s
… on key characteristics of their sex lives – along with sociodemographic characteristics, and mental and physical health – older adults actually had better sexual quality of life”. She added: “Together these findings suggest that as we age, our …
CRH calls for strengthening of HIV programmes in schools
A s statistics from UNAIDS show that a total of 180,000 Nigerians have died from HIV/AIDS the Centre for the Right To Health, CRH, has called for the reinforcement of HIV/AIDS programmes in schools as part of measures to halt the spread among adolescents. In a chat with Good Health Weekly during a sensitisation programme/presentation of Award to outstanding healthcare workers by CRH to mark this year’s World AIDS Day in Lagos, the Programme Director, CRH, Mrs Christy Ekerete- Udofia said scaling up HIV programmes in primary, Secondary Schools including Universities would help the country to achieve the 90-90-90 targets for testing, treatment and viral suppression by 2030.
Author of “dude sex” study talks about straight men hooking up…
Silva’s recent study, Bud-Sex: Constructing Normative Masculinity Among Rural Straight Men That Have Sex With Men , has been blowing up the Internet. In it, he spoke with 19 different men living in rural, predominately white areas who identify as straight but who hook up with other men on occasion.
FDA doublespeak: How the FDA promotes homophobia in the medical world
… homosexuality in over 75 countries as of 2015. Even looking beyond the FDA blood regulations, discriminatory health care laws expand into all type of donations, ranging from organs to tissue. All this still occurs even though the American Medical …
Can’t buy love? Drug price hikes put sex beyond reach
… low sex drive called Addyi, costs $800 per month. Older products for women also have seen huge price run-ups, Truven Health Analytics data show. “Many of them don’t get past the pharmacy counter once they see the price,” says Sheryl Kingsberg, a …
How to Recognize HPV in Men
Genital human papillomavirus is probably the most common sexually transmitted infection , infecting almost all sexually active people at some point in their lives. Fortunately, there are more than 40 strains of HPV, and only a few of them lead to serious health risks.