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Questions to ask a new partner before you have sex

When you intend to have sex with someone, in this case, a new partner, it is important that you fulfil your end of the bargain to making it as safe as possible.

SAFE SEX

How to bring up STDs with your partner

By Amanda Etuk A healthy sex life sometimes involves having tough conversations around STDs (sexually transmitted

SAFE SEX

What is PrEP?

PrEP means pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is a daily medication taken by those who are at

SAFE SEX

What is PEP?

Post-exposure prophylaxis or PEP is different from PrEP in the way that it is administered. Here is what you need to know about PEP.

SAFE SEX

What you need to know about the HPV vaccine

The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a large family of viruses that are responsible for

STDs & STIs

Syphilis: Types, Prevention & Transmission

Syphilis is an infection caused by bacteria. It is a sexually transmitted illness that affects the genitals in the early stages but can also involve many other parts of the body, including the brain and the heart. In recent times, the number of new syphilis infections has reduced worldwide.

STI Prevention

What does sexual health entail?

For a lot of Nigerian teenagers and young adults, when they hear sexual health, they think condoms. They believe that once they or their partner has a condom strapped up, they are fine, protected and safe.

STI Prevention

Don’t be afraid of safe sex

Do you feel that condoms reduce your sexual sensation? Here are some tips on how to keep it safe and sexy.

STI Prevention

Don’t shame me, I just want to know my HIV status

As a sexually active adult who has had more than one sexual partner in the past two years, the guilt of not knowing my HIV status went with me everywhere. It hits harder each time I am about to have sex with my partner. I had not gotten a test in nearly 10 years and this in itself was shameful, especially so when I revealed this information to a close friend who made a huge deal out of what he described as “carelessness”.

BIRTH CONTROL

Condoms: Types, proper use, how effective are they?

Even though only abstinence from sex guarantees 100 percent protection from unplanned pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, Condom use has proven effective (guarantees 98 percent protection) and a more preferred method.