Sexual Health News 2020 Sexually transmitted infections (STI), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and venereal diseases (VD), are infections that are commonly spread by sex, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex or oral sex. Most STIs initially do not cause symptoms. The articles below have been chosen for education and well-being related to STIs. More detailed information on STIs can be found on the Haemosexual […]
Read moreNocturnal Emissions (Wet Dreams) A nocturnal emission, informally known as a wet dream, is a spontaneous orgasm during sleep that includes ejaculation for a male, or vaginal wetness or an orgasm (or both) for a female. Nocturnal emissions are most common during adolescence and early young adult years, but they may happen any time after puberty. Wet Dream […]
Read moreDon’t be Tricked this Halloween! The time has come for dressing up and getting down!! Don’t forget there are lots of nasty gremlins out there that you don’t want to bring home. Wearing a condom greatly reduces the chances of catching a sexually transmitted infection, so make sure you’re covered. Condoms are an important part of a good healthy and […]
Read moreIf you learn one thing in 2016, make it this. GAY MEN, IT’S TIME TO EDUCATE YOURSELVES ABOUT WHAT HIV-POSITIVE AND UNDETECTABLE MEANS “If you’re undetectable then you’re practically un-infectious”. “We were on a date and having some dinner and it just came to the point of disclosure, where I tell him. So, I said ‘yes, I’m positive, I’m […]
Read moreSyphilis: what is it and why should gay men be concerned? Health authorities in the US, Australia and UK have all highlighted an alarming increase in rates of syphilis among gay and bisexual men Pixabay | CC0 Public Domain Using condoms can help protect you from syphilis 25 November 2015 by David Hudson Although HIV receives much attention in the press – […]
Read morePubic 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 moreYou may have been attending the same Haemophilia Unit for many years and so talking to centre staff can be awkward. Some staff at your centre may feel uncomfortable about discussing sexual issues with you. This may be because they do not feel sufficiently informed or trained to do so. However, they can refer you to someone who is trained […]
Read moreFor more information, or if you would like to speak to someone, contact details of organisations are below. For men who have sex with other men and are living with a bleeding disorder, you can find related articles throughout the Haemosexual website. Haemophilia Scotland is a registered charity (No. SC044298) based in Scotland for people who have haemophilia, von Willebrands and […]
Read moreIf you have sex without a condom you could be at risk from the following: STI’s like Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Chlamydia or NSU (non-specific urethritis) Viral infections like HIV and Hepatitis Some infections can also be transmitted during oral sex and by non-penetrative genital-to-genital contact, such as Genital Warts, Gonorrhoea A lot of people with STI’s do not feel […]
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