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Pain in vaginal penetration or vaginismus: A chapter missed in sex education

“Is it a disease? Does it have a cure?”

Newslaundry

What happens at a sexual health check-up?

An expert explains why STI testing is so important – for everyone. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK

Providing support to women dealing with the unbearable pain of vaginismus

Vaginismus is a psychosomatic condition where involuntary contractions of the vaginal muscles cause pain during penetration, often due to societal taboos and lack of sex education. Dr. Jindal's four-step program, which includes therapy, dilators, pelvic floor exercises, and support groups, has helped over 370 women heal from vaginismus. Open dialogues,…

The Hindu

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Women's sexual desire often goes undiscussed – yet it's one of their most common health concerns

Female sexual desire is frequently misunderstood. Despite desire (also known as libido or sex drive) being the most common sexual health concern for women, most women aren’t really taught about it growing up. And if they are, the information is often inaccurate.

The Conversation

Debunking the common myths related to STIs

Common misconceptions around STI’s

The Times of India

Over 1.8 lakh women screened under Arogya Mahila in 20 weeks

Telangana govt's 'Arogya Mahila' programme launched on Int'l Women's Day 2023 has seen impressive response, with 1.85 lakh women screened. 272 specialised clinics established across 33 districts to bridge healthcare gap. 142,868 screened for oral cancer, 859 cases identified; 141,226 for breast cancer, 1,313 potential symptoms, 26 diagnosed; 33,579 for…

The Hindu

Let's talk low libido

It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your health care team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their health care teams.

Tribune News Service

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Gonorrhoea doubles across Liverpool as STIs rise above pandemic levels

Public health officials urge people to get tested and use a condom

Liverpool Echo

5 warning signs of STIs you should never ignore as UK numbers reach record high

As cases of STIs surge in the UK, doctors are urging people to be aware of the most common warning signs, and have shared what to do if you think you've been infected

Daily Mirror

STI cases at record highs: 6 things everyone needs to know about sexually transmitted infections

Health experts talk through some key facts. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK

Warning as cases of medieval disease surge - and most would dismiss symptoms

It's also 'becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics' and there is a risk of it 'becoming untreatable in the future'

Bristol Post

Gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses are at their highest in decades – here's what you need to know about these STIs

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that diagnoses of gonorrhoea and syphilis have surged in the last year. Shockingly, gonorrhoea rates are the highest they have been since records began in 1918.

The Conversation

Expert warns of big issue with the contraceptive pill - and it's not the side effects

As Davina McCall calls for a 'contraceptive pill revolution' in a new documentary on Channel 4, The Mirror hears from a leading sexual health and reproductive expert to learn the truth about risk and side effects

Daily Mirror

Expert says record high cases of STIs may be down to cost of living crisis

There is more syphilis than at any time since 1948 and more gonorrhoea than since records began

Wales Online

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Liverpool Echo

Sexual health services at 'breaking point' as cases soar

Cases of gonorrhoea have more than doubled in the last year

The Independent UK

Sexually transmitted infections found in 13-year-olds as cases hit record high

Cases of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis have all increased significantly, new figures show.

ABC News

Accessible abortion, contraception incentives and Telehealth extensions: What a long-awaited report means for your health care

The inquiry has recommended significant changes to Australia's health system for reproductive and sexual health care.

The Guardian - UK

Dorothy Milne obituary

Other lives: Family planning and sexual health doctor who co-founded the One25 charity

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The Hindu

Period poverty leaves 500 million people in menstrual oblivion

Factors such as lack of access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and inadequate sexual health education perpetuate period poverty in India and globally.

The National (Scotland)

Have you heard of Mgen? The little known STD that is a 'growing concern' in UK

WHEN Claire (not her real name) was told by an ex over text in January that she might have the STD mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) she was confused.

Wales Online

Searches for sexual health clinics surge 38% after a bank holiday, says NHS

Thousands more people look for help the day after a bank holiday

The Independent UK

People ‘more likely to seek sexual health services after bank holidays’

An NHS website tool lets people search for a sexual health clinic in their area by entering their town, city or postcode.

Evening Standard

Two mothers who died with herpes ‘most likely exposed to infection in surgery’, inquest hears

Kimberley Sampson, 29, and Samantha Mulcahy, 32, died with herpes in 2018 after the same obstetrician conducted their Caesareans

The Independent UK

Two mothers who died with herpes ‘most likely exposed to infection in surgery’

Kimberley Sampson, 29, and Samantha Mulcahy, 32, died with herpes in 2018 after the same obstetrician conducted their Caesareans.

Evening Standard

Study suggests gonorrhoea can be caught by kissing

Melbourne Sexual Health Centre says findings suggest kissing can spread infection.

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