01. HIV-positive - what now? When someone tests positive for HIV, the news will usually come from a doctor or a health professional. What is the next step and what should be done by the patient and the doctor? Read02. You've done it. What now? Sometimes post exposure prophylaxis is requested when a person has had risky sexual exposure, such as unprotected intercourse with a sex worker or a “one-night-stand”.
Read 03. Oral sex and STIs What precautions should you reasonably take to protect yourself from STIs (sexually transmitted infections) during oral sex? Read 04. A guide to safe oral sex Is oral sex safe? What should one be wary of and what not? Dr Elna McIntosh answers a few crucial questions. Read 05. Past sexual indiscretions You may be happily married now, with a few children to boot, but in your far-flung long distant past, there may have been a few names or faces you cannot remember. Read 06. Older people hit by STIs too Apparently contrary to what many people think - including some physicians - men and women in their 60s, 70s and beyond do have active sex lives. Read 07. STIs: avoid a doctor's visit How much do you really know about STIs? The following facts could save your life, or at least, prevent an embarrassing visit to the doctor. Read 08. What's that itch? It's an itchy feeling you might hardly notice at first. Maybe, you muse, it's just that your jeans are too tight. Read 09. Tips on living with HIV Many people feel despondent when they have been diagnosed HIV-positive. But there are lots of things that you can do to ensure your ongoing health for a long, long time to come. Read |
10. Too embarrassed to go to the doc? You have a bad case of oral thrush or genital herpes. The thought of telling your doctor makes you feel even worse. Here's how to do it. Read 11. STI quiz Thought you knew a lot about sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Answer our quiz and find out.
Read 12. General safer sex rules Although abstinence and condoms are the best way of preventing HIV/Aids, there are a lot of general safer sex rules that one should follow. Read 13. What are safe sexual practices Some sexual practices are indeed safe, and carry no risk of infecting the participants with the HI-virus. Others are not. How safe are your sexual practices? Read 14. Sources of latex exposure If you thought you could only pick up latex allergies from condoms and surgical gloves, think again. Here’s a list of sources – some of which may surprise you.
Read 15. How to eroticise safer sex Are condoms just a hassle? And do feel they interfere with sensation? They don't have to - we show you how. Read 16. Sex: safe, my mate? Expressing your sexuality versus staying healthy and STI-free – can you have both? Read what our forum users are asking on this issue, and also how the sexologist responds. Read 17. 10 sex resolutions There are ten general resolutions concerning sex that all South Africans should be making. Here they are. Read |