Can Guys Get Yeast Infections? Oct 6, 2009
Yeast infections are not considered to be sexually transmitted infections (STI) because a celibate woman can develop them, but having unprotected sex can pass them along. A man who has unprotected sex with a woman who has an active yeast infection can get a penile yeast infection. (Fox News)
Phillips' incest claim draws attention to taboo Oct 4, 2009
A sexual assault victim could suffer physical effects of the crime such as sexually transmitted infections, genital trauma and urinary tract infections. They could also experience many mental health effects: social withdrawal, isolation, post-traumatic stress disorder and regressive behavior such as bedwetting and thumb sucking. (CNN)
Council sex guide for the over 50s dismissed as bonkers Oct 2, 2009
It was primarily introduced to reduce the rising number of sexually transmitted infections among the more mature. In a decade, the number of those infected over the age of 45 has doubled. (BBC News -- Health)
USF prof funded for messages on sexually transmitted infections Sep 30, 2009
The grant will fund Johnson-Mallard s study of strategies to prevent the spread of viral sexually transmitted infections among college students and young adults. She plans to develop a PowerPoint educational intervention delivered in a Web-messaging format. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Experimental vaccine prevents AIDS infection Sep 25, 2009
All were given condoms, counseling and treatment for any sexually transmitted infections, and were tested every six months for HIV. Any who became infected were given free treatment. Participants were followed for three years after vaccination ended. (San Francisco Chronicle)
the average Briton has indirect sex with 2.8 million people (3,390 times the population of the Vatican) Sep 24, 2009
According to the Health Protection Agency, cases of sexually transmitted infections rose last year by half a per cent to 399,738 and cases of chlamydia increased by eight per cent between 2006 and 2008. The calculator, which uses data collected from more than 6,000 British adults, is called 'sex degrees of separation', a reference to the famous theory first proposed by Hungarian writer Frigyes Karinthy which states that no one is more than six steps removed from another. (Harper's Magazine)
How many partners have you slept with? Sep 23, 2009
The calculator has been dubbed Sex Degrees of Separation by Lloydspharmacy, which developed it to raise awareness of sexually transmitted infections, reports Sky News. In the research, it was discovered that the average British man claims to have slept with nine people and women say they have had 6. (India Times, India)
Pathfinder to establish youth friendly corners in health facilities Sep 21, 2009
She observed that family planning centres in health facilities in the country were largely not youth friendly and that the absence of youth friendly reproductive health facilities were to be blamed for the rising incidence of early teenage sexual experimentation leading to teenage pregnancy, unsafe abortion, sexually transmitted infections and child motherhood. Quoting from 2003 Ghana Demographic Health Survey, Mrs Baiden said about 39 per cent of young women between the ages of 15 and 19... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Clinical trial of antiretroviral-based HIV prevention strategies for women now under way Sep 17, 2009
Also, all participants will receive regular HIV testing and risk-reduction counseling; condoms; and testing for sexually transmitted infections. Staff will refer any participant who acquires HIV or a sexually transmitted infection during the study to appropriate treatment and care in her community. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Call for sex lessons at age four Sep 15, 2009
The Family Planning Association and Brook told BBC Newsbeat more should be done to cut abortion rates and sexually transmitted infections among teenagers ... The DCSF said effective sex and relationships education is essential for young people to make safe and healthy choices about their lives and prevent early pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. (BBC News -- Health)
Green chair kicked to kerb Sep 8, 2009
One of John Della Bosca's last official duties as NSW health minister was to launch a sexual health awareness campaign urging young people to be checked for sexually transmitted infections. The campaign was launched by the then health minister on the Sunday before his affair with 26-year-old Kate Neill was splashed over the media. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Older women find partners online Sep 7, 2009
Three-quarters [of sexually transmitted infections] are detected in people aged under 29, but there's also an increase in women aged 40 and above entering or re-entering the dating market, perhaps after the end of a long-term relationship,'' Dr Bateson said. In January, the online dating site , owned by the Herald's publisher, Fairfax Media, sent an email to female participants, directing them to Dr Bateson's survey site. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rwanda: First Lady Visits HIV Vaccine Centre Sep 1, 2009
He added that so far prevention is the best option, adding that the research done on cohabiting couples since the mid 80's has shown that joint couples Voluntary Counselling and Testing is an effective strategy for the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Most transmissions of HIV is heterosexual and cohabiting couples in Sub-Saharan Africa represent the largest HIV risk group in the world. (allAfrica.com)
Citing Condom is condoning and creatng crises Aug 30, 2009
Medical studies also show that condom provide little or no protection against what are now classified as the two most common sexually transmitted infections (STI`s): Human Papilloma Virus (HPV, the cause of virtually all cervical cancer) and Chlamydia (which, if undetected, can lead pelvic inflammatory disease, scaring of the fallopian tubes and consequent inability to conceive a child). In addition, medical experts have pointed out that there are tiny spores in condoms and that low quality and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghanaian Women rejects Female Condom? Aug 24, 2009
Relatively few women world wide have adopted the female condom, the only female initiated contraceptive method currently available that can prevent pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Research confirms female condoms effectiveness in preventing pregnancy and some STIs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Anastasia Walker and Hillary Little teach the ABCs of STIs Aug 17, 2009
Essdras M Suarez/Globe StaffAnastasia Walker (left) and Hillary Little are the creators and stars of a video campaign that aims to reduce sexually transmitted infections among Boston teens ... Anastasia Walker, 15, and Hillary Little, 17, are the public faces of the in-your-face campaign launched this month by the Boston Public Health Commission to combat sexually transmitted infections among youths ... Q. Do your friends and classmates talk much about sexually transmitted infections. (Boston Globe)
Uganda: Minister Clashes With European MPs Over Condoms Aug 13, 2009
However, the delegation urged that condom use be promoted to prevent sexually transmitted infections and to control Uganda's population growth. "Why have many children when the Government can't provide health services? How can a woman of 24 years old have eight children?" Majda Zeherovic wondered. (allAfrica.com)
TRAFFICKED WOMEN Aug 13, 2009
Thu, 06:04 13 Aug 2009 GMT. BALI, Indonesia, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Up to a quarter of a million women and girls in Southeast Asia, mostly adolescents, are forced into prostitution each year and face violence and the prospect of contracting HIV/AIDS, researchers said on Wednesday. (AlertNet)
FOXSexpert: Sexual Double Standards Aug 11, 2009
This she s now soiled view is seen in news headlines on the rates of sexually transmitted infections that typically focus on her being infected, and the need to protect her. Nowhere in these articles is mention made that she acquired the infection from a male -- that her male partner must have had the bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection too. (Fox News)
A lot more to learn than where babies come from Aug 9, 2009
According to Professor Moira Carmody, the author of Sex & Ethics: Young People and Ethical Sex, teenagers receive a lot of biological ''plumbing'' information about pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and other risks associated with sexual activity. But teenagers receive very limited information on sexual ethics, including matters such as how to negotiate consent, how to be aware and considerate of other people's needs in sexual exchanges, and how intimacy functions in relation to sex. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Change negative attitudes - Nurses told Aug 9, 2009
Dr Roland Sowah, Western Regional Coordinator of HIV/AIDs and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) said malaria had been in existence for far too long and serious efforts must be made to eradicate it. "Once we focus our attention on it, we can do our best to see a total decline of it and save the lives of children under five," he said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Next step: support Aug 8, 2009
THANKS FOR giving us some much-needed good news about city government with your coverage of Boston s new public awareness campaign to combat sexually transmitted infections among teens ( ). And kudos to the Boston Public Health Commission for having the courage to spend scarce resources to tackle such a tough issue. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Boredom 'fuels teen alcohol use' Aug 5, 2009
Chris Sorek, chief executive of Drinkaware, said: "It is really important that 16 and 17 year olds don't unintentionally put themselves at risk when they drink alcohol. "Drinking can increase the chances of either being the victim or a perpetrator of a crime and having unprotected sex leading to sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. "If young people are drinking they should eat something beforehand, space their alcoholic drinks with water or soft drinks, look after their... (BBC News -- UK)
What of the unfairer sex? Aug 5, 2009
Maybe I m turning into my mother, but I was appalled by the news out of Boston s Public Health Commission this week: The incidence of some sexually transmitted infections is higher among Boston teenagers than in any other age group. And chlamydia cases among the city s high school kids skyrocketed 70 percent between 1999 and 2007. (Boston Globe)
Scientists learn why even treated genital herpes sores boost the risk of HIV infection Aug 3, 2009
One of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide, HSV-2 is associated with a two- to three-fold increased risk for HIV infection ... Further, they hypothesize that other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may create similar cellular environments conducive to HIV infection, explaining why STIs in general are a risk factor for acquiring HIV.. (EurekAlert!)
Women At Risk Of Gaining Excessive Weight With Injectable Birth Control Identified Jul 28, 2009
26, 2004) The injectable contraceptive depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) appears to increase a woman s risk of acquiring the sexually transmitted infections chlamydia and gonorrhea by. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Pre-chewed Food Could Transmit HIV Jul 23, 2009
(May 1, 2007) More than one in three HIV positive gay men say they have unprotected sex, reveals a community survey, published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections. And almost one in five HIV negative. (Science Daily)
Drugs cannot make you perform better-Mike Hammah Jul 23, 2009
Mr Hammah advised them to exhibit good sportsmanship at the competition and desist from unprotected sex to avoid contracting HIV/AIDS, other Sexually Transmitted Infections and getting unwanted pregnancies. The MP also asked them to be disciplined and obey the instructions of their instructors for them to perform better at the competition. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zambia: HIV Prevention Trial to Start Jul 23, 2009
The first human clinical study to suggest that a microbicide, a gel, intended to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections when applied topically inside the vagina or rectum-could prevent male-to-female sexual transmission of HIV infection ... According to the World Health Organisation, microbicides are compounds that could be topically applied in the vagina or rectum to protect against sexually transmitted infections. (allAfrica.com)
LETTER Protect community health providers Jul 17, 2009
One in six who obtain a Pap Test or a pelvic exam does so at a womens health center, as do one-third of women who receive counseling, testing or treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. This basic health care is essential, particularly during difficult economic times, to give women the tools they need to protect and support their families. This is particularly true when you consider that women of childbearing age spend a remarkable 68 percent more in out-of-pocket... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Circumcision helps protect men, not women from AIDS Jul 17, 2009
The sex partners of circumcised men also were no less likely to get other sexually transmitted infections with the exception of one called trichomonas. "However, the efficacy of male circumcision for prevention of HIV in uninfected men is clear, and reductions in male acquisition of HIV attributable to circumcision are likely to reduce women's exposure to HIV-infected men. Male circumcision programs are thus likely to confer an overall benefit to women," the researchers concluded. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
'You're Worth It' health program set for Saturday Jul 14, 2009
Topics of discussion will include human papillomavirus (HPV) and other sexually transmitted infections, "Do I Know My Body?" and "Youth Reproductive Health.". Speakers will include Tiffany Stewart, Karen Clinton, Delois Daniels and Stan Wardlaw. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Risky sexual behavior among male clients of Tijuana sex workers heightens risk of HIV transmission Jul 11, 2009
"Targeted intervention among male clients is necessary to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections intervention that doesn't solely place the onus on female sex workers," said lead author Thomas L. Patterson, of UC San Diego's Department of Psychiatry and the Veterans Administration Health Care System, San Diego. Tijuana, located in Baja California, directly across the border with San Diego, has a thriving sex industry and is a popular destination for U.S. and... (EurekAlert!)
Congo-Kinshasa: Court Told Ex-Girl Soldiers Struggled to Reintegrate Jul 6, 2009
In addition to rape and pregnancy, many of the girls tested positive for sexually transmitted infections, the witness said, and, as a result, were often stigmatised by their communities, with very few were able to return. "The shame that came with all of that [and] the rejection by the community... tended to remind the girl of the situation she had gone through," explained the witness. (allAfrica.com)
Teens are heading in wrong direction: Likely to have sex, but not use contraception Jun 18, 2009
"Teens are still having sex, but it appears many are not taking the necessary steps to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.". Previous research by the Mailman School of Public Health and Guttmacher Institute showed that contraceptive use was a key factor in reducing teen pregnancy rates in the 1990s, despite little significant change in teen sexual activity. (EurekAlert!)
'Third gender'? Jun 18, 2009
The centres have free internet access, dance classes and a social programme - alongside education about safe sex and condom use, and a doctor's clinic which specialises in treating sexually transmitted infections. Rob Gray of the charity Population Services International showed me around it, and explained the particular focus on katheoys and other men who have sex with men. (BBC News)
Laptops Could Snare Men in Web of Infertility Jun 16, 2009
"However, Kavic recommends placing laptops on tops to prevent damaging sperm and decreasing counts and motility. Other tips to protect male fertility include: Avoiding hot tubs Using boxers over briefs Refraining from ejaculating too frequently (the recommendation is to engage in sexual intercourse only every other day around ovulation) Exercising moderately (one hour, three to five times a week) Avoiding exercise that can generate heat or trauma to the genital area Eating well Taking a daily... (Newsmax)
Sexual Partner Status Affects A Woman's, But Not A Man's, Interest In The Opposite Sex Jun 4, 2009
10, 2007) Around one in five young Britons has sex with a new partner while overseas according to a new article in Sexually Transmitted Infections. The young and single were the most likely to have sex with. (Science Daily)
Ghana's HIV Prevalence further declines Jun 3, 2009
Dr Addo noted that HIV prevalence among Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clients almost doubled from 5. 7 per cent to 10. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
South Africa: Health Care System Not Equipped to Deal With Migrants Jun 3, 2009
The MSF report said their mobile clinics in the South African border town of Musina and central Johannesburg were treating between 4,000 and 5,000 Zimbabweans monthly, "mainly for respiratory-tract infections, including a substantial proportion of tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, gastro-intestinal and diarrhoeal conditions." About 30 percent to 40 percent of those treated tested HIV positive. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Child abuse laws to be 'tweaked' in NT May 28, 2009
But a coalition of 16 peak health and legal organisations have claimed the laws could result in more teenage pregnancies and increased sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with teenagers reluctant to turn to their GPs or parents for contraception and sexual health advice. NT Health Minister Kon Vatskalis on Thursday said he would not "make apologises" for his attempt to "protect children", but conceded the controversial legislation might need to be amended. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sex and sport: chlamydia screening in rural sporting clubs May 27, 2009
After a night of sporting practice, participants provided a first pass urine sample, completed a brief questionnaire regarding risk taking behaviour and were then provided with condoms and health promotion materials about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Those positive for chlamydia were managed by telephone consultation with a practitioner from Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. (BioMed Central)
HIV drug aid May 27, 2009
In January 2008 some senior HIV doctors in Switzerland issued a statement that said that people who've been taking HIV treatment for at least six months, who take their treatment properly, and who don't have any sexually transmitted infections, are never infectious to their monogamous heterosexual partner ... Condoms remain central to the control of the epidemic, not least because sexually transmitted infections can increase the amount of HIV in genital fluids, meaning a person is more... (BBC News -- Health)
MOE tightens control on sex education delivered by external agencies May 22, 2009
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Small deletion caused large diagnostic error May 22, 2009
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common cause of sexually transmitted infections globally and the leading cause of preventable blindness in the developing world. There are two biovariants of C. trachomatis: 'trachoma', causing ocular and genital tract infections, and the invasive 'lymphogranuloma venereum' strains. (BioMed Central)
HIV's spread around Europe mapped May 20, 2009
"Tourists travelling abroad should definitely pack condoms, but people should also be aware that HIV is at its highest level in the UK as well. "To protect yourself from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, safer sex is essential both at home and abroad. " Adapted from the researcher's original map to show the main exporter countries Bookmark with: Print Sponsor SEE ALSO 01 Dec 05 | Asia-Pacific 04 Feb 05 | Scotland 23 Jul 04 | Health RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible... (BBC News -- Health)
Spray-On Condoms: Still a Hard Sell May 17, 2009
When used properly, condoms don't just act as contraceptives; they also prevent the spread of most sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. That means sexual-health educators, public health officials and condom brand CEOs alike are interested in finding ways to make condoms more appealing, especially to young people. As a teenager, Krause, now 30, had trouble finding the right size condom, which set him on a quest to aid other similarly befuddled young men. (Time.com)
Guest opinion: A look back at the 2009 Legislature May 12, 2009
This clinic network across the state provides healthcare services including breast and cervical cancer screenings, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, annual exams and birth control supplies. Most of these services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on income and household size. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Transistors Used To Detect Fungus Candida Albicans May 12, 2009
22, 2007) Doctors should encourage patients with sexually transmitted infections to tell their partners to seek treatment and, in some cases, provide home testing kits or drugs to help reduce infection rates. . (Science Daily)
Make family planning part of development plans - Abina May 10, 2009
In addition, he said, it was vital in the fight to reduce infant and maternal mortality, prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections and enhance the lives of people with HIV. Mr Abina said because the promotion of family planning had slowed down, the Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) of the country had also declined from 19 per cent in 2003 to 17 per cent as at end of 2008. He said research has indicated that 34 per cent of people, who needed family planning services in the country, could not get. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Herpes medication does not reduce risk of HIV transmission May 9, 2009
HSV-2 is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and is especially prevalent in areas with high rates of HIV infection, with up to 90% of individuals who have HIV also being infected with HSV-2 ... Both the placebo and treatment groups received standard HIV prevention services, which included being supplied with condoms, treated for other sexually transmitted infections, and provided care for HIV infection. (EurekAlert!)
Information, not politics, can help prevent teen pregnancyWednesday, May 6, 2009 May 7, 2009
I believe an opportunity exists to decrease the number of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections through public health actions. People on both sides of the debate around reproductive rights should be able to join together on common sense teen pregnancy prevention efforts. (Missoulian, MT)
Male 'contraceptive jab' closer May 6, 2009
"But if this does become available men should still remember that it will not protect them against sexually transmitted infections and they should still use a condom.". Rebecca Findlay of the Family Planning Association said: "In the past fpa has asked men if they would use hormonal contraception, and a third gave a definite yes they would. "More research is needed to make sure that any new method is safe and effective, but men will welcome the continued search to give them more control over... (BBC News -- Science)
HIV case brings 25-year sentence May 3, 2009
Although the contact was consensual, the victim, who has since tested negative for HIV, said Rhoades denied he had any sexually transmitted infections. The charge against Rhoades stands because he failed to disclose his HIV status prior to having sex with the man. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Plainfield man gets 25 years for transmitting HIV (1510) May 3, 2009
Although the contact was consensual, the victim, who has since tested negative for HIV, said Rhoades denied he had any sexually transmitted infections. "I should have had the right to choose whether to be intimate with someone who was HIV positive," the victim read in statement to the court. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Cancer-causing virus associated with higher risk of new HIV infection May 1, 2009
In previous studies, other sexually transmitted infections have been associated with higher risk of HIV infection and HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. "We looked at HIV-negative men who have sex with men who were at high risk for HIV infection and who had multiple risk factors. Our results showed a strong independent association for increased risk of HIV acquisition among those men who were already infected with anal HPV," said the study's lead investigator, Peter V.... (EurekAlert!)
Kyrene adds condom instruction to health curriculum Apr 30, 2009
Schools can teach barrier methods in Arizona as long as they maintain the only 100 percent way to avoid pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections is abstinence. Kyrene's steering committee felt students should know about condoms if they choose to take part in sexual activities. (AZCentral -- News)
AP: FDA to Allow 'Morning-After' Pill for 17-Year-Olds Apr 28, 2009
It does not prevent sexually transmitted infections, such as HIV/AIDS.. Supporters of broader access argued that Plan B is safe and effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy and could help reduce the number of abortions. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
FDA expands access to Plan B for 17-year-olds Apr 28, 2009
It does not prevent sexually transmitted infections, such as HIV/AIDS.. Guide. (MSNBC -- Health)
Male Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk: No Further Evidence Needed, According To Review Apr 16, 2009
14, 2008) An analysis of previous research indicates there is a lack of sufficient evidence that circumcision reduces the risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection or other sexually transmitted infections. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Uganda: Puppets - a New Plan to Fight HIV/Aids Spread Apr 13, 2009
Despite all the interventions, the prevelance has since stagnated while sexually transmitted infections (STI), especially among young people, remain high. According to UNAIDS estimates, 40% of the new STI infections in 2006 occurred in young people. (allAfrica.com)
UK archbishop condemns abortion ads Apr 10, 2009
BCAP said the Independent Advisory Group on Sexual Health had called for the changes after a rise in teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. It pointed to figures which showed more than 11,000 under-16s were diagnosed with chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis or genital warts from 2002 to 2006. (BBC News -- Europe)
STDs at WU more common than perceived Apr 8, 2009
The statistical prevalence of sexually transmitted infections on the Washington University campus is not precisely known, but they are most likely more common than students, faculty and staff think, especially chlamydia and human papilloma virus (HPV). Student Health Services (SHS) most commonly treats chlamydia and HPV and also encounters cases of gonorrhea, hepatitis B and C, herpes, trichomoniasis, HIV and syphilis, according to Melissa Ruwitch, assistant director of SHS.. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Should all males be circumcised? Apr 2, 2009
In return, according to the AAP, circumcised boys have a lower risk of urinary-tract infections and penile cancer, and, indeed, "a slightly lower risk of getting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS." But weighed against the potential risks, says the AAP, "these benefits are not sufficient ... to recommend that all infant boys be circumcised." (The AAP is now reviewing its guidelines, in light of recent scientific news. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Circumcision Is Found To Curb Two S.T.D.s Mar 27, 2009
Even after adjustment for types of sexual practices, symptoms of sexually transmitted infections and other variables, the circumcised men had a 35 percent reduced risk of infection. The mechanism for the effect is unclear, but the authors suggest that the retraction of the foreskin during intercourse exposes the penis to infection, and that the moist area under the foreskin may then provide a protected environment in which the viruses can flourish. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
