Conditions

Syphilis is an STI (sexually transmitted infection) caused by bacteria and can affect the brain, heart, and nervous system if left untreated. Caused by the Treponema pallidum bacteria, it can be sp...

Taking care of your sexual health is essential and being aware of syphilis symptoms can help you catch and treat it early. Here we'll talk about syphilis and the typical signs you may experience in...

Syphilis is one of many highly contagious sexually transmitted infections, and if you think there's a chance you have it, you need to take a syphilis test. Syphilis can cause devastating health pro...

If you have syphilis, you will find a red sore in a sensitive area following sexual activity. So how is syphilis spread? It's important to know that symptoms of syphilis come and go, but that doesn...

Chlamydia trachomatis is a sexually transmitted disease (STI) that many people don't realise they have, though there are some key symptoms that can indicate the presence of this dangerous bacteria....

Diagnosing chlamydia can be difficult due to it sharing symptoms with a wide range of sexually transmitted infections. The only way to fully know if you have chlamydia is to take a test, but it can...

Discussions around sexually transmitted infections are often avoided as people are either too embarrassed or grossed out to talk about them. Awareness around genital herpes and the genital herpes t...

Genital herpes is an extremely stigmatised sexually transmitted infection, and consequently, people rarely know anything about it. Despite this, it is extremely common, with over half of adults wor...

Herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease; therefore, it is important to take a herpes test regularly if you are sexually active. Most adults worldwide have HSV 1 but are unaware of it. The s...