In my 1st blog post (Contraception 101) post we covered methods of contraceptives that don’t involve medical interventions. In my 2nd blog post (Contraceptives Which Prevent Pregnancy and STDs: Written by Dr Lynelle), we looked at barrier methods which prevent pregnancy and STDs.
Here, we take a look at hormonal methods of contraceptives.
Continue reading “What are the hormonal methods of contraception? Written by Dr Lynelle”
In my first blog, Contraception 101, I covered methods of contraceptives which involve no medical interventions. Here, we take a look at barrier methods which prevent pregnancy and STDs.
Continue reading “Contraceptives which prevent pregnancy and STDs: Written by Dr Lynelle”
Yesterday, Hello Doctor posted a short blog post about the roll out of free birth control to all women in South Africa, regardless of socio-economic status.
Continue reading “More about the free contraceptive available in South Africa”
Every year, on 14 February, shops make their biggest sales on flowers, chocolates, teddy bears and other cute gifts that couples exchange on Valentine’s Day. But ladies, is that what guys *really* want? Apparently not! According to a team of researchers who surveyed more than 1 000 adults, the only thing men want on Valentine’s Day is SEX. And nearly 60% of them said they expect to get even BETTER sex on Valentine’s Day than they normally get. So, while they might moan about the commercial side of the day, it turns out they actually look forward to it, maybe even as much as the ladies!
Source: ScienceOfRelationships.com
Most sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are overshadowed by the most infamous STD i.e. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Even though HIV is dangerous, diseases like chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis can also have a long-term impact on your life – even your ability to get pregnant! Here’s what you need to know: Continue reading “How the ‘other’ STDs can change your life”
Genital herpes is a common, highly infectious disease caused by a virus that infects the genital areas. It is transmitted from one person to another during sexual activity, causing blisters or groups of small ulcers (open sores) on and around the genitals in both men and women. Many people with genital herpes actually never have sores, or they have very mild symptoms that often go unnoticed, or are mistaken for insect bites or another skin condition. Continue reading “Everything you need to know about genital herpes”
Is your low libido getting you, well, down? Are you getting anxious or is your relationship starting to take strain because of it? Don’t worry ladies, scientists are working on a new female Viagra that’s set to help boost your sex drive.
Continue reading “Ladies, are you ready for your own blue pill?”
No matter what nervous parents might think about the annual Matric Rage in Plettenburg Bay, one great thing is emerging from news reports – teenagers are buying condoms by the crate load.
To be honest, we’re not sure they’re always being used properly, as the sales of morning-after contraception pills has also gone through the roof, but the “condomise” message has clearly been received by SA teens.
A farmer and politician from Colombia has been forced to undergo a penis amputation after he overdosed on Viagra, according to news reports.
Admitting to a local newspaper, La Nciaon, that he had overdosed on Viagra to please his new girlfriend, the 66-year old man from Gigante, Huila, found that his penis had gone into what seemed to be a permanent state of erection.
