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Chancre and Cold Sores: Ulcers that One Should Not Ignore

Learn how to tell chancre from cold sores, their symptoms, causes, and treatment, and why STD testing is important when genital ulcers appear.

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Can You Have HIV Without Symptoms? What Doctors Want You to Know

Can HIV have no symptoms? Learn how HIV can remain symptom-free for years, why early diagnosis matters, and when you should consider HIV testing.

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Genital Herpes and Relationship: What Couples Need to Know

Learn how genital herpes can affect relationships, when to tell your partner, ways to reduce transmission, and how couples can manage the condition together.

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Co-Infection with Chlamydia and HPV: The double whammy effect

Introduction HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection remains the most common STD. Almost all sexually active individuals will invariably be exposed to […]

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Penile Beading Implants: The Pearls of Cultural Belief and Health Concerns

Introduction Penile beadings are foreign objects that are inserted just beneath the penis skin surface following an incision. These foreign […]

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Venerophobia - The Distressing Aftermath of Sex

Typical Scenario Following a sexual encounter, one can be plagued with feelings of negativity and worries of possible contracting STDs. […]

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Chocolate, Skin and Allergy

Introduction Chocolate, one of the ubiquitous indulgences of the world, comes from cocoa beans. The main composition of chocolate is […]

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Testicular Lumps: Cancer or STD?

TL;DR Testicular lumps can come from many causes — including skin conditions, infections, cysts, structural issues, and cancer — so […]

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Minimally Invasive Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction: Does It Really Work? 

Having erectile dysfunction (ED) can be challenging, both physically and mentally — but it is far more common than most […]

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