HIV treatment might boost susceptibility to syphilis, say researchers

HIV treatment might boost susceptibility to syphilis, say researchers   Date: January 16, 2017 Source: BMJ Summary: The antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV infection might inadvertently be boosting gay/bisexual men’s susceptibility to the bacteria responsible for syphilis, Treponema pallidum, conclude researchers. Full story: The antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV infection might inadvertently be boosting gay/bisexual men’s susceptibility to […]

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Can you become addicted to sex?

  Can you become addicted to sex? It is possible for some people to become addicted to sex. This addiction is similar to substance abuse, as an addiction is caused by the powerful chemical substances that are released during sex. Being addicted to something means that not having it causes withdrawal symptoms, or a “come down”. Because this can be unpleasant, it’s easier […]

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