Tag Archives: Intimate relationships

Sexual Health Risks of Using Sex Toys

According to Sexual Health Scotland, using sex toys is a medium risk activity. This is because using sex toys can lead to sexually transmitted infections when you share them with a partner. Some types of sex toys can also present some risks to your health. What are sex toys? Sex toys are objects that are […]

Sexual Health Topics

In this guide we are going to cover some hot topics that surrounds sexual health, this includes contraception choices, contraception safety, sexual history taking, and relevant tests. Contraception Abortions In the United Kingdom 30-50% of pregnancies are unplanned, with one in five being aborted every year. In 2014 there were 184,500 abortions performed, with 62% […]

What are sexual dysfunctions?

Sexual dysfunction is a difficulty that can be experienced by one person or even a couple at any stage of sexual activity. This can include physical pleasure, desire, arousal, and even climaxing. Sexual dysfunction requires a person to feel distress or strain for a minimum of six months. It can have a huge affect on […]

Do condoms always prevent HIV transmission?

Condoms provide a barrier between you and your partner, and when used correctly during sexual activity, condoms are the best way to prevent sexually transmitted infections and diseases, this includes HIV. Condoms have about a 99% effective rate, so they don’t fail very often. Condoms can be used for all kinds of sexual activity including […]

Can you catch HIV from kissing?

There are many myths about how HIV is transmitted, and this is one of them. You CANNOT catch HIV from kissing. There is scientific evidence that the HIV virus is spread through the exchange of bodily fluids, including blood, semen and vaginal fluids. However, there is not enough of the HIV virus in saliva to transmit it […]

What should I do if I think I’ve got an STI?

If you think you have a STI then you should go to your GP or local sexual health clinic. They will have a variety of tests available to confirm whether or not you did. Most STIs can be successfully and easily treated, but it is important to get any symptoms checked out as soon as […]

What does a sex therapist do?

Sex therapists help people to deal with their sexual problems. They are qualified counsellors, doctors or professionals who have done specialist training in order to help people with problems that relate to sex. Why have sex therapy? There are many people that have sex therapy, and people usually have it because they have a problem […]

What can cause orgasm problems in women?

Psychological and physical reasons are the cause of orgasm problems in women. There are a few common causes of orgasm problems in women. They are quite common, so if you feel like you have an orgasm problem then do not fear. Common causes of orgasm problems There are many causes of orgasm problems, below are […]

What can cause orgasm problems in men?

There are a few different things that can affect men and their orgasms. They are sometimes, but not always, associated with ejaculation problems. Common orgasm problems in men There are a few different types of orgasm issues that can arise in men, these include: erectile dysfunction lack of semen production premature ejaculation delayed ejaculation orgasm […]

Does anal sex have any health risks?

Anal sex does carry the risk of passing sexually transmitted infections. What is anal sex? Anal sex is a type of sexual activity that involves the anus. This includes penile penetration of the anus, penetrating the anus with a finger, or sex toys, and finally, oral sex of the anus. What are the risks of […]