Safe Sex

Cultural factors and societal norms within the LGBTIQ community in Kenya significantly impact HIV prevention and treatment efforts.

Some of these challenges include: Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive and inclusive approach. It involves implementing anti-stigma campaigns, promoting LGBTIQ-inclusive sexual education, training healthcare providers to provide culturally competent care, and ensuring access to HIV prevention tools like PrEP […]

Hormone therapy and HIV medication can potentially interact with each other, so it is crucial to discuss your specific situation with healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable about both HIV and hormone therapy.

A few weeks after the infection, some people have symptoms, including: These symptoms may disappear after a few weeks and while they may not re-appear for a few years, the virus will continue to weaken your immune system. These, and […]

My boyfriend is not circumcised. Is he at more risk of getting an STI than if he were to circumcise?

When we talk about STIs, we often focus more on aspects such as symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. We pay little attention to an important fact which is the two key categories of STIs that exist. These two categories are based on whether an STI is curable or not.

Taking good care of yourself is very important if you have HIV. You may think that adhering to medication is all it takes but it is only one part of self-care…

Candida is a fungal infection. It’s also known as yeast infection, candidiasis, thrush, or genital candidosis.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) generally affects women. It’s when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted by an increase of more ‘harmful’ bacteria.

Scabies is a very itchy, contagious skin infection caused by the scabies mite.

Pubic lice are also known as ‘crabs’. Pubic lice are small parasites that dig underneath your skin, and feed on your blood.

Trichomoniasis is also known as ‘trich’. It’s an STD that affects both women and men, but women are more likely to have symptoms.

HIV is short for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which causes AIDS. AIDS is short for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

Water warts are caused by a virus called molluscum contagiosum. It’s a common viral infection that affects the skin and causes fluid-filled blisters.

Genital herpes is an STD caused by two different types of herpes simplex virus (HSV). It looks like a cold sore or blister.

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It’s one of the most common STDs worldwide.

Syphilis is an STD caused by a bacterium called Treponema palliduium. It’s known as the ‘great imitator’ because its symptoms are hard to distinguish from other STDs.

Gonorrhoea is caused by bacteria called Niesseria gonorrhoeae. It’s very contagious. It can infect your throat, urethra, vagina, and anus.

Chlamydia is an STD caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis.