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Silent killer still at large
Have attitudes towards the HIV situation in Singapore changed for the better? - The Straits Times
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Stories to chase away blushes
Free book chronicles 7 true sexual experiences of Singaporeans to educate the public on protected sex.
HIV patients to be forcibly tagged
This will allow their movements to be tracked and is one way to protect healthy people, says a doctor.
Birth control: More education needed
1 in 4 women who're not ready for babies fails to take precautions; 11,933 in Singapore had abortions last year.
Inject to avoid pregnancy
Women looking for contraceptives have several choices: the patch, diaphragm, IUD, pill, etc. Heard of the contraceptive injection?
Does size matter?
Whether you're a guy or girl, concerns about the size of your genital organs are often unwarranted, says this doc.
How to choose the best contraception
You must know the right contraception method to suit your needs and how to use it in order for it to be effective. -AsiaOne
In love and clueless
Young adults these days are more adventurous when it comes to exploring their sexuality, but their behaviour and lack of sexual health awareness also puts them at risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. -AsiaOne
Hazards of unprotected sex
Irresponsible sexual behaviour can result in several sexually transmitted diseases that may worsen, recur or have no cure.
No wings or strings attached
For over 70 years, women all over the world have relied on pads and tampons to take care of their menstrual needs. But now, a new invention, the Instead Softcup, is said to replace all other menstrual care and protection products. -NST
Four more clinics to offer discreet HIV tests
This brings to 7 the number of clinics that offer such tests.
Strong bias persists against HIV victims
Here are the facts and myths about HIV.
The family plan
Family planning helps a woman to space her pregnancies so that the body can recover from the previous pregnancy.
Risque of teens at risk
Sexually active teens are on the rise but many are ignorant of the deadlier aspects of unprotected sex
When to talk about the birds and the bees
Parents should listen to and answer their children's questions on sex as honestly as they can and allow them to air their views on sex and sexuality.
She Googled to learn about sex
'I'd Google to find out so I don't look like I don't know about it.'
Sex and sexuality
'Society's shortcomings in addressing sexuality issues is clear in the rising numbers of Aids infections, sexual abuse, unwanted pregnancies.'
From waiting to die to being normal
From what was formerly a "death sentence", HIV/Aids is now chronic manageable disease.
The face of HIV/AIDS faces up to the challenges
Kirenjit Kaur, 35, is the poster child of people living with HIV/AIDS.