Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Can condoms prevent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections ......True or False ? know the facts about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)




Men are just as likely to contract Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection as women
There is no diagnostic test that can accurately determine whether a man is carrying a Human Papilloma Virus infection
People who perform oral sex on an infected partner can also contract Human Papilloma Virus in their mouth and throat.
80 percent of all sexually active men and women will get

Sunday, 5 January 2014

Alcohol … Sex….. Erection …STD ….. Pregnancy…. 5 Things you need to know before........



Drinking may help break the ice, but it can also land you in trouble. Ever had trouble getting an erection? Woken up in bed with the wrong person? Or had to run to the pharmacy for emergency contraception?
Alcohol has dual effect on people's sex lives. Small amounts of it reduce shyness, making it easier for people to meet up. It can help men and women to relax and chat more easily. A cocktail or a glass of wine can make you feel more romantic, and less uptight about sex. It can even liven up the time spent between the sheets.
So much for the good news. Unfortunately, the list of negative effects is way longer, especially when the drinks are a bit too many. So all of our top five facts read like reasons to stay off the bottle when it comes to sex, romance and making babies.

1.The beer goggle effect

Saturday, 4 January 2014

5 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT THE FEMALE CERVIX





1. Cervixes don’t all look the same. Some are long, some are short, some big, some small. We’re all different and our insides are just as different as our outsides. So if your nurse or doctor thinks that your cervix looks unusual and refers you to a specialist, it’s most likely because

Friday, 3 January 2014

Ten Facts on Cervical Cancer, HPV and the HPV Vaccine



1. Worldwide, more than 273,000 women die from cervical cancer annually -- 9% of the global cancer death toll for females.

2. Infection with HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, and in 2006 the FDA licensed the first vaccine against the virus. Gardasil® targets HPV strains 16 and 18, thought to cause 70% of cervical cancers, as well as strains 6 and 11, thought to be responsible for 90% of cases of genital warts. The vaccine is recommended for females aged 11 to 26, but can be given to girls as young as 9.

3. Clinical trials of Gardasil® have so far involved over 11,000 females aged 9 to 26 and they have revealed no serious side effects. The FDA and CDC are monitoring the safety and efficacy of the drug.

4. Due to a lack of research in women over 26

Thursday, 2 January 2014

Frequently Asked Questions about Cervical Cancer And Your sex life




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Q: What is cancer of the cervix?
A: Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. Since the Pap test became a routine test for women cervical cancer is no longer a major health problem there. In fact, it now makes up less than 2% of all cancers in women in the United States. However, in many developing countries where the Pap test is not a routine test, this form of cancer is very common.
Q: What is the cervix?