Remember the times when there were no mobile phones, even if they were there, only the richest and most influential people in the city had them. At that time, landline phones were the only way to talk to anyone outside. Now those who had those phones in their homes had the facility, but those who did not have a connection had to go to the nearby PCO booth and talk. Either one could talk on the phone by inserting a coin of 1 rupee, or one had to pay the…
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you can get pregnant if you use a condom know about myths and facts
Especially in India, our understanding of sex is shaped by what we see on TV and films. Apart from all this, it would have been made up of what I heard from friends and some strange conversations with my parents. Along with understanding, many myths are also formed in the mind regarding this. Especially myths about contraceptives like IUDs and condoms. When you are sexually active. Whether it’s your first time or your first time with a new partner, it’s important to talk about contraception. Facts 1: Male condom is…
Read Moresexually transmitted infections develop when various bacteria viruses or parasites infect your body
STI means ‘sexually transmitted infection’ while ‘STD’ means ‘sexually transmitted disease’. STI is the initial symptoms of the disease while sexually transmitted disease is its advanced form. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They spread mainly through sexual contact. STI Infection STIs are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Sexually transmitted infections can spread from one person to another through blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids. Nearly every sexually active person will have HPV at some point. It is the most common sexually…
Read MoreWHO report HIV viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections STIs global public health challenges causing 25 lakh deaths each year
The ‘World Health Organization’ (WHO) has made a very shocking revelation in its report about HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). In this report, it was said that more than 25 lakh people are dying every year due to these diseases. The target is to limit the death toll by the year 2025 Looking at these figures, it is clear that these diseases are posing public health challenges on a global level. However, a target has been set to limit the deaths caused by these diseases to 17…
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