Trichomoniasis (or “trich”) is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by infection with a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. It infects the vagina in women or the urethra in men. Trichomoniasis is one of the most common causes of vaginitis in women. Although symptoms of the disease vary, most people who […]
Syphilis or “syph” is a common sexually transmitted bacterial infection (STI). Syphilis is easily cured with antibiotics, but it can cause permanent damage if you don’t get treated. It usually starts by causing painless sores or rashes on the skin, but over time it can become much more serious. How do you get syphilis? Syphilis […]
Hepatitis B is caused by a virus that infects the liver. Based on the estimates of WHO (World Health Organization) in 2016, there are around 8.5 Million Filipinos chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus. How Do You Get It Hepatitis B is highly contagious, and there are quite a lot of ways how you […]
A certain type of bacteria causes gonorrhea, and primarily infects the penis or vagina, but the rectum, throat, or eyes can also get infected. How Do You Get It The bacteria that causes gonorrhea thrives in moist parts of the body such as the vagina, penis, eyes, throat, and rectum. You can contract gonorrhea by […]
Condoms undergo a stringent quality testing process. It’s to ensure that each condom can deliver what’s expected of them, which is to protect users from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and prevent unwanted pregnancies. However, there’s still a small percentage that a condom may break or tear. Here are some of the reasons why. Reason #1: […]
What is it? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis. It can infect both men and women. In women, it usually affects the cervix, while it may infect the urethra in both men and women. It can also infect the rectum, throat, or eyes. How do […]
Gonorrhea is one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections, with 78 million new cases globally each year. It can be contracted through unprotected oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Recently, it has been discovered that gonorrhea is becoming drug-resistant, making it much harder and in some cases impossible to treat. New data from […]
Breast Cancer Breast cancer is a serious health concern, and the most rampant form of cancer in Filipino women. According to doctors, they have estimated that breast cancer will develop in 3 out of 100 Filipino women during their lifetime. A lump in the breast or an abnormal mammogram are the first signs of breast […]
The vagina naturally has a healthy balance of bacteria and yeast. The hormone estrogen helps lactobacilli (a bacteria) to grow, and fend off harmful organisms in the vagina to keep you healthy. When this balance is disrupted, candida (a fungus) can grow in excessive amounts and result in a yeast infection. How Do You Get […]
Pubic lice — also known as crabs — are small parasites that attach to the skin and hair near your genitals. Crabs aren’t dangerous, and they’re usually pretty easy to get rid of. Millions of people get infected with pubic lice every year. They are tiny insects that look like tiny versions of the crabs […]
