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Chhavi Hussein discusses risks of having multiple sexual partners: 'If you’re polyamorous...'

November 28, 2024 2:00 pm

“If you’re polyamorous, you should imagine that all your partners are infected unless proven otherwise,” says Dr Agni Bose, a venereologist.

Chandigarh to have first Sampoorna Suraksha Kendra in Sector 22

February 13, 2023 3:18 am

Aim is to reach out to the ‘at-risk’ population for HIV, STIs

Should you stop using a condom if your partner takes birth control pills?

September 27, 2022 2:55 pm

Dr Nagaveni R explains that birth control pills contain "small quantities of hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone that prevent pregnancy in the body by stopping ovulation".

FDA authorizes a type of underwear to protect against infection during oral sex

May 17, 2022 12:31 pm

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the panties to be considered protection against infections that can be transmitted from the vagina or anus during oral sex. It is a first for underwear

Gynaecologist lists 5 health issues young women must know about

December 27, 2021 2:46 pm

One out of five women in child bearing age suffer from PCOS due to lack of exercise and consumption of high calorie fast food," said Dr Vaishali Joshi, senior obstetrician and gynaecologist

Four sexually transmitted diseases that can lead to infertility

July 23, 2021 6:27 pm

If a person has STDs, it is essential they complete the course of medication so as to not get reinfected. It is advisable to not indulge in any sexual activity until then, a doctor advises

How can STDs impact fertility?

July 19, 2021 8:00 pm

It is recommended that if sexually active, one should get tested at least once a year.

Bombay HC asks NGO to release woman detained for STD treatment

April 11, 2021 9:20 pm

After she was rescued in a raid carried out by the Mumbai Police’s Social Service Branch, the woman had been sent to NGO Rescue Foundation’s detention by a magistrate court for a year for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STD).

Focus on preconception counselling for a smooth pregnancy, suggest doctors

March 30, 2021 2:18 pm

Preconception counselling involves discussing the couple’s family history, risk factors, medical conditions, and lifestyle habits with experts

Condom that kills sexually-transmitted diseases

July 24, 2014 10:08 am

Imagine a condom that not only stops pregnancy but also kills germs that can lead to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

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