HIV is a complicated virus. It mutates (changes) rapidly and is often able to fend off immune system responses. Only a small number of people who have HIV develop broadly neutralizing antibodies, the kind of antibodies that can respond to a range of HIV strains. To develop AIDS, a person has to have…
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by a mite known as the Sarcoptes scabiei. Untreated, these microscopic mites can live on your skin for months. They reproduce on the surface of your skin and then burrow into it and lay eggs. This causes an itchy, red rash to form on the skin. There are approximately 130 million cases of…
The Hepatitis B infection is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It is a serious infection and can last more than six months. Having chronic hepatitis B increases the possibility of your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer, or cirrhosis. A vaccine can prevent hepatitis B, but there’s…
Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. The disease starts as a painless sore typically on your genitals, rectum, or mouth. Syphilis spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores. After the initial infection, the syphilis bacteria can remain inactive (dormant) in your body for…
Infection with herpes simplex virus, commonly known as herpes, can be due to either herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral-to-oral contact to cause infection in or around the mouth (oral herpes). However, HSV-1 can also be transmitted through oral-genital contact to cause infection…
Genital warts are small, raised, usually painless growths. It is an STI caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) which can be passed on through sex without a condom. There are over 100 different strains of HPV. The strain of HPV that causes genital warts is different from the strain that causes genital cancers, such as…
Chlamydia can cause vaginal discharge. It may resemble pus or mucus. The initial damage that chlamydia causes often goes unnoticed. However, chlamydia can lead to serious health problems. If you are a woman, untreated chlamydia can spread to your uterus and fallopian tubes (tubes that carry fertilized eggs from the ovaries to the uterus). This…
Vaginitis is the inflammation of the vagina. It’s due to an imbalance of yeast and bacteria that normally live in the vagina. Many triggers can cause an infection in the vagina and vulval areas. The most common cause is bacteria. Other common causes include: yeast viruses parasites environmental factors sexually transmitted infections (STIs) exposure to chemical irritants and allergens Infection…
Though a simple STI to treat, it is, arguably, the most unpleasant and uncomfortable thing to experience. Trichomonas vaginalis is the tiny organism that is responsible for this infection. This infection which affects both men and women is pronounced in women and causes the vagina to give off a fishy smell. That infection is none…
HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. Untreated HIV affects and kills CD4 cells, which are a type of immune cell called T cell. Over time, as HIV kills more CD4 cells, the body is more likely to get various types of conditions and cancers. How is it spread? HIV is spread…
Pubic lice, also known as crabs, are very small insects that infest your genital area. These lice feed on human blood and cause intense itching in affected areas. Pubic lice usually live on pubic hair and are spread through sexual contact. In rare cases, they can be found in eyelashes, armpit hair, and facial…
You may have been told that your testicles will itch when you have a medical condition such as an STI and that is not entirely wrong information. But that is not the only reason. Itchy testicles can happen if you sweat more than usual around your groin region. The testicles are ball-like shaped tissue…
Ever heard of ‘the clap’ before? Well, if you haven’t, you must have heard about people who feel a burning sensation when they pee. A couple had just started dating after they had sex for the first time, the man began to feel this burning sensation while urinating. When he reported the sign to…
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is no news to many people. In the markets, at bus stops, schools, even in places of worship, there is one announcement or the other about STIs and how to treat them. So much information has been given that sometimes one wonders if all of what is said about a…
This is how sexual offenders start to coerce a person into giving consent “If you really loved me, you would have sex with me” “You don’t find me attractive anymore otherwise you’d have sex with me” “If we don’t have sex I don’t think we can be together” Consent is an active, affirmative, conscious,…
What is your greatest fear about teaching sex to youngsters? How did your information about sex? When and why did you decide to find information about sex and how much has this information benefit you? Sex is a big part of the human race because it is how we all got here in the…
Many believe that pornography is a way of expressing human sexuality and if it is not viewed through the lens of culture and religion, it would not be thought of as marriage-wrecking, addictive, erection-deflating, or dangerous to a person’s sexual expression. In this light, they defend as okay what has been named as ethically…
Of what use is porn, what benefits does it bestow in the consumer? This is a highly debated topic and many people and organizations have pulled their weight behind both sides of the arguments. What are the risks of consuming porn? Here are some of them. Addiction: because of the nature of porn, it…
The internet is a vast world and everyone is entitled to access it. But sometimes, children could, by accident or from suggestions from peers, stumble upon pornography. As a parent or guardian, you do not have control over what a child sees on the internet. Some porn ads pop up on the screen without…
Do you remember the things you were told about porn, how it would teach you to have sex, and how to give sexual pleasure? Which of those things you were told about porn sex stood out for you? We live in a time when for many teenagers, pornography is the only available source of…
There are many acts that may be considered as nothing but in them have the weight of an offense. While you may not take it as anything, the perpetrator will be encouraged by your inaction to continue in that act, this inaction would lead to grave acts that harm you and leave an emotional…
Did you know that 1 in every 3 women have been abused in their lifetime? Did you know that sexual assault and abuse can be perpetrated even without the perpetrator and the victim knowing it? Sexual assault and abuse is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to even if it…
Your date is a charmer, clever, and exudes confidence. However, he is excessively controlling. Your partner goes too far in his teases with another lady at an evening gathering. When you talk to him about it, he accuses you of not trusting him enough and of being insecure and controlling. After a long quarrel,…
What was it like for you the first time you had a wet dream? Is it the same feeling you have each time you have a wet dream? Some teenagers, even men, may feel embarrassed or even guilty about having wet dreams. But they are a normal part of growing up and you can’t…
Among sexually active men, especially young people, there is a feeling of anxiety over their sexual performance. Sometimes, there is a basis for these feelings, other times, these feelings are borne out of a need to prove their manhood. These men worry about the size of their penis, hitting the right spots during sex,…
What would be your reaction when you discover that your partner watches pornography? Would you feel insecure, offended or it wouldn’t bother you at all? For some persons, catching their partner in the act of watching pornography may leave them with feelings of mistrust, insufficiency, or anxiety about their sexual performance. Do you think…
While the arguments for and against pornography continue to rage on, it is important to reflect on how pornography addiction begins. Pornography is any video, audio, written material, or pictures created for the purpose of causing sexual arousal and used as a form of sexual gratification. A person is said to have an addiction…
Sex is a hot topic among teenage and adult users of the internet. A lot of internet traffic is directed towards sexually-oriented applications and online fora. The Internet is increasingly used by young people as an outlet for a lot of sexual activity because of its accessibility and affordability in most parts of Africa,…
We live in the internet age, and our lives revolve around the internet. We can now work, connect, read, and entertain ourselves using the internet. We have an unlimited amount of resources at our disposal and the world is becoming more of a global village than it has been before. But do you know…
The subject of sex education doesn’t sit well with a lot of religious and church-going people. Many of them condemn it as a devilish ploy to corrupt the minds of the children of God. although some religious people think that teenagers should be taught sex education, a portion of them, though they consider themselves…
Do you remember the first time you watched a pornographic video? What did it feel like? Do you still watch porn, why do you still watch porn? A lot of people watch pornography, it is a fact and different peoples have different reasons for it. What is yours? As part of growing up, teenagers…
It was a hot Saturday morning, and I decided to go to the hair salon in my street to wash my hair. There was already a long queue of people on getting there, and I was the fifth person coupled with two other customers that were already being attended to. One was having a…
Mine is not a fight or quarrel but a concern. This concern is for language and rights. In the last decade, there has been a lot of strides in pushing rights for sexual minorities. A lot of organizations have taken it upon themselves to change the terminology about gender identities. So, I was…
A teacher asked a question one day. “What is the opposite of the children’s store?” A girl in the class thought about it for a while and raised her hands. She wanted to be the one to win the prize the teacher had promised anymore who answered the most questions correctly. She stood up…
Diabetes is a medical condition arising from excess sugar circulating in the blood. Usually, after a heavy carbohydrate meal, the body converts all the sugar in the body to be used as energy or stored. The hormone, Insulin, controls the conversion of sugar in the blood. However, in diabetic conditions, Insulin is either absent…
A therapist session Partner 1: It was a very beautiful relationship and one I would never forget in a long time. My friends were envious and never hid it from me. They told me how lucky I was to have a man who would show up at my workplace with gifts and take me…
Flirting is the generic name we give to an incidence of sexual infidelity. Most couples would like to keep their partner to themselves but find that it is a mission that is nearly impossible. Well, there is love and there is heartbreak, the movement from a state of being in love to break up…
There is a lot of tension these days in relationships. Many of those tensions revolve around sex. People cheat, change partners consistently, move from relationship to relationship. You say women don’t know what they want, others say men are dogs. In some quarters the word on the street is that gay men never stay…
Wet sensations, tongue rolling, mouths moving against each other. The head swells and you can feel your heart beat against the wall of your chest. You feel you want to go into your partner, to feel their soul. Suddenly, you feel hot not minding if it’s freezing cold, if you persist in this act,…
Voyeurism is defined as an interest in observing unsuspecting people while they undress, are naked, or engage in sexual activities. The interest is usually more in the act of watching, rather than in the person being watched. The person doing the watching is called a voyeur, but you might hear them casually referred to…
Whether you use the technical term fellatio or call it a blowjob, going down, giving head, or something else, performing fellatio is an act that requires a lot of trust and a little bit of knowledge. We mostly think of fellatio as being one person licking or sucking a partner’s penis. Keep in mind that while…
Cybersex isn’t one thing. Instead, the word describes a group of activities that has one critical thing in common—it takes place over the internet or another electronic network. In other words, cybersex is fundamentally virtual and does not involve person-to-person physical contact. It can be an activity for one, two, or even more, and can…
If you’ve ever wondered why it feels so freakin’ good to walk around your house naked, it could be because you’re an exhibitionist. Don’t get me wrong: I recognize that you don’t have to identify this way in order to just fully embrace a braless moment. But feeding off of your S.O.’s attention while you parade around without…
Humans having sex with animals is called bestiality. Zoophilia refers more to the bigger picture of people who have a desire to form sexual relationships with animals. Not all zoophiles necessarily engage in acts of bestiality, but the vast majority do, hence the two terms often being used interchangeably. The most common animals involved…
Erotic asphyxiation is the official term for breath play. This type of sexual activity involves intentionally cutting off the air supply for you or your partner with choking, suffocating, and other acts. People who are into breath play say it can heighten sexual arousal and make orgasms more intense. However, it isn’t without its…
An orgy is a sex party where guests freely engage in open and unrestrained sexual activity or group sex. It is not a new sexual practice, stories from ancient Rome and Greece can attest to that. Basically, orgies are organized for people of any of the sexes: it could be an all-male thing (as…
Sex toys also called adult toys or “marital aids” are objects people use to have more pleasure during sex or masturbation. Sometimes sex toys can also have medical uses if you have sexual dysfunction or a medical condition. There are many different types of sex toys, and people use them for lots of different reasons. It’s totally normal…
Urophilia, also known as “golden showers” or “watersports,” is a sexual variation where people derive pleasure from urine or urination. The arousal is associated with smelling, feeling, or tasting urine, as well as urinating on someone or being urinated on by someone else. Sometimes, the pleasure derives from the physical urine (i.e., the warmth…
Having unprotected sex is not a wise thing but it does happen. Among young people, even adults, emotions can become high and sex happens without thinking of putting on a condom or any other contraceptive. Unprotected sex is any sex without contraception or a condom. A lot of persons, especially young girls and women feel afraid…
Having multiple sexual partners is not new, it goes back to the ancients. Some people form groups that have sex together or differently among their circle. Others just move from person to person. Whatever your preference, having multiple sexual partners is a thing. How you feel about that is left to you but be…
