Monthly Archives: March 2009

This is an immature, late-adolescent phenomenon but one (like the others) which can last throughout life in certain people. Some never get beyond it at all. Such love is almost totally idealistic (not romantic) and is sometimes centred around good … Continue reading →

Sex can affect the bladder in a number of ways. One, widely known, upset is referred to as ‘honeymoon cystitis’. This refers to the fact that the tissues around the entrance of the vagina are tight in women who have … Continue reading →

The evidence strongly suggests that HIV is not spread by insect bites but in one case it seems to have been caught from a human bite. Lesbians are not a high-risk group (although 80 per cent have had heterosexual intercourse). … Continue reading →

This is the second most common cause of an abnormal vaginal discharge and it has been estimated that 180 million women suffer from it world-wide. It is a protozoan infection that is carried without symptoms by many people (one survey … Continue reading →

What age should we start sex education? Sex education begins at birth. From the cradle until mature adulthood children need information, a source of dependable reference when told nonsense that frightens or alarms them and a haven of love on … Continue reading →

Two types of tests are available to look specifically for the genetic material of the virus: qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative test seeks to detect the presence or absence of HIV but does not indicate how much of the virus … Continue reading →

There is a simple blood test to screen for hepatitis A. This test can distinguish between someone who has been newly infected (less than six months ago) and someone who was infected more than six months ago. By the time … Continue reading →

An examination is important to determine what is causing a discharge from the vagina, because there are many possible disorders. Some (such as gonorrhea and chlamydia), originate in the cervix, and others (such as By yeast, and trichomoniasis), are vaginal … Continue reading →

Now, what does the cancer look like under the microscope? Are the cells well differentiated, or are they poorly differentiated? The architecture of normal, well-differentiated cells involves distinct, clearly defined borders. Well-differentiated cells have clear centers—think of tiny round doughnuts. … Continue reading →

Semen undergoes extreme chemical transformations after ejaculation, metamorphosing from a viscous liquid to a semi-solid and back again. Usually about five minutes after ejaculation, semen coagulates into a gel-like substance; then, within about fifteen minutes it becomes a sticky liquid. … Continue reading →