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contraception
What are barrier methods of contraception?
Barrier methods of contraception include condoms, diaphragms and caps. Find out what’s right for you, and how to use it effectively.
What is the natural family planning method of contraception
What is natural family planning? Is it effective? Find out about the different methods and the advantages and disadvantages of natural family planning.
What is female surgical sterilisation
Female surgical sterilisation, sometimes called tubal ligation, is a form of permanent contraception. Find out the advantages and disadvantages.
Emergency contraception options
Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex or when contraception has failed. Find out what products are available for emergency contraception.
Herpes: your questions answered
Your questions about herpes answered, including how do you know if you have genital herpes, how is herpes diagnosed, and do I have to tell my partner if I have herpes?
Ejaculation: how it works
When a man is sexually stimulated, friction on the glans penis and other stimuli send signals through the nervous system that cause ejaculation.
What is a diaphragm and how to use it for contraception
A diaphragm is a soft circular silicone dome that a woman inserts into her vagina as a barrier method of contraception. Diaphragms work by covering the opening to the uterus and stopping sperm from entering.
Genital herpes
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and prevention on MyDr.
Video: HIV rates have declined, but not for all populations
Between 2016 and 2017 there was close to a 15% increase in reported heterosexual HIV cases. Disturbingly, half of heterosexuals diagnosed get their first test more than 4 years after they have acquired HIV.