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‘It is shameful’: why the return of Victorian-era diseases to the UK alarms health experts

There has been a surge in cases of scabies and measles – both highly contagious – as well as rickets and scurvy, conditions we thought had been eradicated. Are public health cuts to blame?

The Guardian - UK

Hospital admissions for easily treatable STIs rise amid funding cuts in England

Council spending on sexual health services down by more than a third since 2013, Guardian analysis finds

The Guardian - UK

Early signs of STDs you must pay attention to

So, you didn't use protection, it's worth noting that pregnancy isn't the only thing in the cards. Engaging in unprotected sex also increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These can range from common infections like chlamydia and gonorrhoea to more serious conditions such as HIV and herpes. Just…

The Times of India

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London's STI crisis revealed: UK's top ten areas for sexually transmitted infections are in capital

Public health experts warn that sexual health services on brink of 'crisis' in UK

Evening Standard

Sexual health services facing ‘unprecedented’ increase in demand, councils say

The demand for sexual health consultations increased by a third from 2013 to 2022.

Evening Standard

Gonorrhoea found to be on rise in nearly every council area in England and Wales

Increase in syphilis also recorded in most council areas as sexual health services face greater demand, says LGA report

The Guardian - UK

Safe sex messaging pushed after concerning rise in STIs

Young Australians are being urged to get their "fun parts" tested in a new sexual health campaign launched in response to rising infections.

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End Zone Victory: Testosterone Boosters for Football Players Battling ED

Football is a physically demanding sport that requires peak physical performance from its athletes. However, it's not just the physical challenges that football players face; they may also encounter issues related to sexual health, such as erectile ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

4 Signs You May Have Erectile Dysfunction

Men's sexual health is a matter that affects numerous individuals globally, but it often remains concealed and carries a sense of discomfort. Difficulties in achieving or sustaining an erection can profoundly impact a man's self-confidence and relationships.

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A brief history of the word vagina

Often censored or ignored, vagina talk has been shrouded in taboo, with serious consequences for sexual health

Salon

Pain in vaginal penetration or vaginismus: A chapter missed in sex education

“Is it a disease? Does it have a cure?”

Newslaundry

What happens at a sexual health check-up?

An expert explains why STI testing is so important – for everyone. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK

Providing support to women dealing with the unbearable pain of vaginismus

Vaginismus is a psychosomatic condition where involuntary contractions of the vaginal muscles cause pain during penetration, often due to societal taboos and lack of sex education. Dr. Jindal's four-step program, which includes therapy, dilators, pelvic floor exercises, and support groups, has helped over 370 women heal from vaginismus. Open dialogues,…

The Hindu

Women's sexual desire often goes undiscussed – yet it's one of their most common health concerns

Female sexual desire is frequently misunderstood. Despite desire (also known as libido or sex drive) being the most common sexual health concern for women, most women aren’t really taught about it growing up. And if they are, the information is often inaccurate.

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The Times of India

Debunking the common myths related to STIs

Common misconceptions around STI’s

The Hindu

Over 1.8 lakh women screened under Arogya Mahila in 20 weeks

Telangana govt's 'Arogya Mahila' programme launched on Int'l Women's Day 2023 has seen impressive response, with 1.85 lakh women screened. 272 specialised clinics established across 33 districts to bridge healthcare gap. 142,868 screened for oral cancer, 859 cases identified; 141,226 for breast cancer, 1,313 potential symptoms, 26 diagnosed; 33,579 for…

Tribune News Service

Let's talk low libido

It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your health care team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their health care teams.

Liverpool Echo

Gonorrhoea doubles across Liverpool as STIs rise above pandemic levels

Public health officials urge people to get tested and use a condom

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Daily Mirror

5 warning signs of STIs you should never ignore as UK numbers reach record high

As cases of STIs surge in the UK, doctors are urging people to be aware of the most common warning signs, and have shared what to do if you think you've been infected

The Independent UK

STI cases at record highs: 6 things everyone needs to know about sexually transmitted infections

Health experts talk through some key facts. By Katie Wright.

Bristol Post

Warning as cases of medieval disease surge - and most would dismiss symptoms

It's also 'becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics' and there is a risk of it 'becoming untreatable in the future'

The Conversation

Gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses are at their highest in decades – here's what you need to know about these STIs

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that diagnoses of gonorrhoea and syphilis have surged in the last year. Shockingly, gonorrhoea rates are the highest they have been since records began in 1918.

Daily Mirror

Expert warns of big issue with the contraceptive pill - and it's not the side effects

As Davina McCall calls for a 'contraceptive pill revolution' in a new documentary on Channel 4, The Mirror hears from a leading sexual health and reproductive expert to learn the truth about risk and side effects

Wales Online

Expert says record high cases of STIs may be down to cost of living crisis

There is more syphilis than at any time since 1948 and more gonorrhoea than since records began

Liverpool Echo

Sexual health services at 'breaking point' as cases soar

Cases of gonorrhoea have more than doubled in the last year

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