Pubic lice Introduction Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair. More commonly known as Crabs. As well as being found in pubic hair, the lice are also sometimes found in: . Underarm and leg hair . Hair on the chest, abdomen and back […]
Read morePress release Shigella dysentery on the rise among gay and bisexual men From: Public Health England First published: 30th January 2014 PHE raising awareness of Shigella infection risk among gay and bisexual men in England. A new campaign to warn gay and bisexual men about the risk of Shigella dysentery is being launched today by Public […]
Read moreNSU (non-specific urethritis) Or Non-gonococcal urethritis Non-gonococcal urethritis Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra – the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. It is usually caused by an infection. The term non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is used when the condition is not caused by gonorrhoea – a sexually transmitted […]
Read moreGonorrhoea Introduction Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. It used to be known as ‘the clap’. The bacteria are mainly found in discharge from the penis and in vaginal fluid. Gonorrhoea is easily passed between people through: . Unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex . Sharing vibrators or other […]
Read moreGenital Warts Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Introduction Genital warts are small fleshy growths, bumps or skin changes that appear on or around the genital or anal area. Genital warts are very common. In England, they are the second most common type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) after chlamydia. Genital warts are the result of a […]
Read moreGenital Herpes HSV1/HSV2 Introduction Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It causes painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas. As genital herpes can be passed to others through intimate sexual contact, it’s often referred to as a sexually transmitted infection (STI). HSV can affect any mucous membrane (moist […]
Read moreChlamydia Introduction Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK. It’s passed on from one person to another through unprotected sex (sex without a condom) and is particularly common in sexually active teenagers and young adults. In 2013, more than 200,000 people tested positive for chlamydia in England. Almost 7 in every […]
Read moreYaba (Crazy medicine, pronounced yar bah) Originally manufactured by the Nazis to help keep their troops awake for days, Yaba has become increasingly popular in the Far East amongst claims that the drug is now bigger than heroin in Thailand. Yaba is a derivative of synthetic amphetamines such as speed and can be manufactured far more quickly and […]
Read moreTemazepam (Tems, Temazzies, Eggs, Green Eggs, Jellies, Norries, Rugby balls.) Temazepam is a short-acting Benzodiazepine. It is normally prescribed to people who have difficulty sleeping, or occasionally to reduce anxiety. Temazepam is produced as a gel-filled capsule, designed to be taken orally. A normal therapeutic dose of temazepam would be 10mg-30mg. If you have a […]
Read moreSpeed (Whizz, billy, sulphate, grudge, dexys, blues, base, etc.) Speed is a stimulant that can keep you awake for hours and jumping around like a nutter. Its effects are like an adrenaline rush – it makes your heart go like the Flying Scotsman on amyl and you feel like you’re bursting with energy and can dance all […]
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