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The health questions that come up around sex — symptoms, infections, testing and the ones that are not infections at all.

What molluscum contagiosum is Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes spots on the skin (NHS). The infection is caused by a poxvirus called the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) (Wikipedia). It is more common in children, but anyone can get it (NHS). Because it is a poxvirus rather than a herpesvirus or a … Read more

The link between sex and a UTI Sex can move bacteria toward the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body, and that is the practical reason a urinary tract infection (UTI) can follow sexual activity. A UTI is an infection affecting part of the urinary tract, which includes the bladder, urethra and … Read more

Thrush is an overgrowth, not something you catch from a partner If you have been worrying that thrush means someone cheated, or that you picked it up from a partner, you can set that down. Vaginal thrush is an overgrowth of yeast that is already present in the vagina in small numbers, not an infection … Read more

What scabies is, and why the itch is worse at night Scabies is a contagious human skin infestation by a tiny mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis — the mite measures roughly 0.2–0.45 mm (Wikipedia, Scabies). So the thing you are dealing with is literally a mite living in the skin, not a rash with an … Read more

What pubic lice are — and what they are not Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on body hair, especially the pubic hair around the penis or vagina (NHS). They are not an infection in the way a bacterial or viral STI is; they are an infestation by a parasite. The crab louse feeds … Read more

What a home kit can and cannot test A home kit is a self-collection route: you gather the sample yourself and send it for laboratory testing. The sample types that STI testing generally relies on are blood, urine, or swabs from your vagina, throat, or rectum (CDC STI testing). A kit that asks for a … Read more

The short answer: most lubricants are not sperm-friendly If you are trying to conceive, the lubricant you reach for matters. Standard personal lubricants are formulated for comfort and glide, not for sperm survival, and the evidence is clear that the wrong product can work against you. Water-based personal lubricants are the most popular type as … Read more

The annual figures you actually need If you want the number that matters for a year of relying on condoms, the honest answer is that condoms are assessed two ways: typical use and perfect use (Wikipedia). The typical-use figure is the one that reflects real life. The occasional slip, the rushed moment, the condom that … Read more