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Sexual health related articles
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Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis - a common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge - is caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria in the vagina.
Child sexual assault: protecting your child
Child sexual assault: how to help protect your child; signs of child sexual assault; and what to do if you suspect child sexual assault.
Diabetes and sexual health
Sexual problems as a result of having diabetes can affect both men and women. Find out about the causes and treatments.
Female reproductive organs
A summary of how the female reproductive organs work.
HPV vaccine: teenage girls don't see it as green light for sexual activity
A survey has found that most teenage girls do not perceive parental consent for HPV vaccination as implying permission for sexual activity.
Infertility
Infertility is considered the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of normal sexual intercourse.
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon cause of vulval itch that occurs mainly after the menopause, and can be treated with steroid creams.
Male reproductive system
View our diagram of the male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, prostate, urethra and vas deferens.
Men not thinking about sex constantly
Men think about sex an average of 19 times a day, not 8000 as popularly believed, a study has found.
National Gynaecological Awareness Day
National Gynaecological Awareness Day was established to promote awareness of gynaecological health and diseases.
Sex and the ageing process
Most older people are able to enjoy an active and satisfying sex life.
Sexual assault: health checks you should have
Although the risk of catching a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from a sexual assault is fairly low, the only way to be certain you do not have an STI is to be tested.
Vaginal thrush
Itching around the vagina is commonly caused by infection with a yeast called Candida albicans and is known as thrush. Find out the symptoms, treatment and prevention of vaginal thrush.
Vulval problems: a self-help guide
The aim of this guide is to demystify vulval problems by offering an alternative to the current ways of explaining and treating these conditions.
Bacterial vaginosis - a common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge - is caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria in the vagina.
Child sexual assault: protecting your child
Child sexual assault: how to help protect your child; signs of child sexual assault; and what to do if you suspect child sexual assault.
Diabetes and sexual health
Sexual problems as a result of having diabetes can affect both men and women. Find out about the causes and treatments.
Female reproductive organs
A summary of how the female reproductive organs work.
HPV vaccine: teenage girls don't see it as green light for sexual activity
A survey has found that most teenage girls do not perceive parental consent for HPV vaccination as implying permission for sexual activity.
Infertility
Infertility is considered the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of normal sexual intercourse.
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon cause of vulval itch that occurs mainly after the menopause, and can be treated with steroid creams.
Male reproductive system
View our diagram of the male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, prostate, urethra and vas deferens.
Men not thinking about sex constantly
Men think about sex an average of 19 times a day, not 8000 as popularly believed, a study has found.
National Gynaecological Awareness Day
National Gynaecological Awareness Day was established to promote awareness of gynaecological health and diseases.
Sex and the ageing process
Most older people are able to enjoy an active and satisfying sex life.
Sexual assault: health checks you should have
Although the risk of catching a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from a sexual assault is fairly low, the only way to be certain you do not have an STI is to be tested.
Vaginal thrush
Itching around the vagina is commonly caused by infection with a yeast called Candida albicans and is known as thrush. Find out the symptoms, treatment and prevention of vaginal thrush.
Vulval problems: a self-help guide
The aim of this guide is to demystify vulval problems by offering an alternative to the current ways of explaining and treating these conditions.
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