When making decisions around sex, it’s important that you feel that they are the right ones for you. Sex should be a positive and enjoyable experience because it involves your body and your emotions and if you make the wrong decisions around it, it can have a negative impact on your life and health. Here’s […]
While being in a committed relationship with someone can be really fulfilling, it’s important to still use condoms every time you have sex, even if you know each others HIV status. Have you and your partner stopped using protection? Here’s how to reintroduce condoms in your relationship. Have an honest and open conversation with bae […]
Testing positive for HIV can be overwhelming since you may have to make a few lifestyle changes. This doesn’t mean that you have to neglect you self-care routine. Here are a few selfcare tips help you out. Be HIV positive Educating yourself about HIV is a big part of your self-care routine. When you read […]
If you’ve gotten to the point with your partner where you choose to have sex, this probably means you’ve spoken about it with each other and now feel comfortable enough to go ahead with it. But sometimes it’s not always obvious to know what’s wrong or right during sex, especially if you’re still new to […]
Contraceptives aren’t just a woman’s responsibility. Men benefit from the use of contraceptives in many ways, including being able to decide when to have children as well as protecting themselves and their partners from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Talking to your partner about contraception is the best way to make mutual decisions that’ll protect and […]
You’ve probably read part one, and as promised, here’s part two of me answering some more common contraceptive questions I’ve received in my DMs and on AskChoma. Question: What are the side effects of contraceptives? Depending on which contraceptive method you’re on, you might experience similar or different side effects. The most common side effects […]
Did you know that Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) share symptoms similar to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and are misdiagnosed more often than you may think? Here’s how to tell if it’s a UTI or STI and what’s the difference What is Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection in any part […]
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection is one of the most contracted sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs). Though HPV is usually harmless and can go away by itself, certain types can lead to cancer or genital warts. When we get vaccinated for HPV, our bodies respond by creating antibodies that’ll fight the virus if we get infected. Before […]
It’s normal to have questions about your menstrual cycle. Truth is, most of us still don’t fully understand what’s happening to our bodies during that time of the month. Here are 6 common questions I receive often about menstruation. Question 1: Why do I feel pain when I’m on my period? Period pains are normal, […]
Infertility is a diagnosed condition, meaning you can’t get pregnant after having unprotected, regular sex for six months to one year, depending on your age. Often, women are blamed for infertility, but did you know that both men and women can be the cause of it? Here’s more. Infertility in men Testosterone levels Testosterone is […]
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