Articles On Sexual Health
02 Jun 2021
Everything You Need To Know About STIs
But Were Afraid To Ask!
There are over thirty sexually transmitted infections.
This guide gives an overview of their causes, symptoms, testing and treatment.
Syphilis eludes immune attack by altering a single gene
27 Apr 2020
Shuffling of DNA in a single gene might be why the syphilis bacteria can evade the immune system. The change alters a protein on its cell surface to create a distraction. People can become re-infected several times with syphilis because they can't develop immunity, Untreated syphilis can hide in the body for decades. Genomic findings on these evasive strategies may point to designs for vaccines to outwit syphilis' defenses.
Science Daily
FSRH, BASHH and BHIVA release joint contingency plan to protect essential sexual health, reproductive health and HIV care during COVID-19 outbreak
27 Apr 2020
Along with the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and the British HIV Association (BHIVA), we have released a joint contingency plan which sets out sector priorities in sexual health (SH), reproductive health (RH) and HIV services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare
Breakthrough discovery in HIV research opens path to new, better therapies
27 Apr 2020
Cells infected with HIV make two forms of the virus's RNA. A new article finds a single nucleotide controls which version of viral RNA an infected cell makes; both forms are necessary for HIV to replicate. The critical nucleotide happens to be in a region of the HIV genome with low mutation rates. That placement makes it a promising target for new therapies, because the virus is less likely to develop resistance.
Science Daily
18 Feb 2020
Can STIs Be Transmitted By Cunnilingus?
Cunnilingus – oral sex on female genitals – is a common practice.
Over 80% of adults report having done it at least once. But is it safe? Or are there risks from sexually transmitted infections? We look into the risks and what you can do to protect yourself and your partner.
18 Jan 2020
How Are STIs Transmitted (spread)?
Can You Kiss?
Is Fellatio A Risk? Learn What Sexual Practices Put You At Risk Of Infection In Our Handy Guide
STIs Are Spread In Different Ways, So Find Out Which STI Tests You Should Take.
FSRH statement: new study shows women disproportionately experience poor sexual and reproductive health
15 Jan 2020
Almost half of British women experience poor sexual and reproductive health, a much higher number than men, with many also experiencing a larger range of issues. This is one of the findings from a major new study published on BMC Public Health using interview data from more than 7,000 women and 5,000 men from Britain’s third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal).
Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare
