Male and female condoms work on exactly the same principles. Both are known as barrier methods because they block sperm from coming into contact with an egg. Condoms are manufactured in strictly controlled conditions and tested to ensure their quality. They may be made of latex or polyurethane.
Condoms are easy to get hold of and most... Read more
Despite increased awareness and understanding, genital herpes continues to be a taboo subject. The social stigma attached to people with the virus still points to promiscuity, contagiousness, lack of judgment and personal fault. For people with genital herpes, the shame and fear of isolation that can accompany the virus, may even affect their... Read more
The very first experience of genital herpes can be the most uncomfortable. Flare ups after this tend to be a lot milder and clear up more quickly. People experience different levels of discomfort but the most common complaints are stinging or itching around the genital or anal area. Sometimes fluid-filled blister appear which burst after a couple... Read more
The viral condition, "Herpes Gladiatorum", known colloquially as "sumo virus" or "scrumpox", has resulted in the deaths of two Japanese wrestlers. A new and more pathogenic strain of the virus has been discovered.
Researchers have studied the spread of the virus in Japanese sumo wrestlers and reported their findings in the Journal of... Read more
Despite the fact that genital herpes affects millions of people directly, it also affects millions of others indirectly. People who don't have genital herpes may look to the person who does for answers. The trouble is, many of the people with the condition are confused or ill-informed themselves. So why is genital herpes such a... Read more
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