No time to be complacent about HIV
Over the last few years we have begun to see some amazing news from London’s largest sexual health clinic. At 56 Dean Street there has...
Sexual Health
The Sexual Health category provides evidence-based insights into sexual wellbeing, relationships and health across the lifespan. It covers topics such as safe practices, reproductive health, consent and common conditions, while addressing stigma and promoting informed, respectful discussion. With practical guidance and expert-informed perspectives, this category aims to support physical, emotional and relational wellbeing.
What it means to live with HIV
I’ve always advocated that people should be open about their HIV status, not least because it helps them access the support and help they may...
This week is National HIV testing week
The annual National HIV Testing Week (NHTW) promotes HIV testing to gay and bisexual men and black African men and women. These groups make up...
Don’t overlook fertility problems in your man
Don't overlook fertility problems in your man, says Dr Catherine Hood, a consultant in psychosexual medicine, health writer and broadcaster. 'Women are often quick to...
How to lessen contamination rates in urine samples
Urine is one of the most common diagnostic specimens. However there is a high rate of contamination in collecting urine samples, rendering them useless. A...
Treatment options for overactive bladder
While the medical community searches for a reliable biological marker or a clinical test which could define Overactive Bladder Syndrome (or OAB), it is safe...
Should bigger babies be delivered early?
Should bigger babies be delivered early? A baby larger than predicted by a mother’s size can cause complications at birth. One of the major problems...
Why we lose interest in sex
Why do we lose interest in sex? Professor Cynthia Graham of the Centre for Sexual Health Research at the University of Southampton discusses how open...
All about cystitis
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder and is a common type of urinary tract infection. Others UTIs include acute pyelonephritis, which affects the kidneys...
Internet porn: young people and relationships
Is internet porn the new norm for young people in a digital age? And what effect is it having on their relationships? Earlier this year,...
