Archive for August, 2005

Brief Overview of Venereal Disease

Venereal diseases, or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as they are more commonly called today, are a series of diseases which are transmitted through sexual contact. The most common types today are Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Herpes, Chancroid, Chlamydia, HIV AIDS and Candidiasis. Also called "sexually transmitted infections", these diseases are usually spread through vaginal, oral or anal sex. Sexual contact is also the means by which parasites such as pubic lice and scabies are spread.

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History and Causes of Peyronie's disease

Peyronie's disease, characterized by an abnormal and sometimes painful bend in the penis, is a condition that has probably been around for centuries if not longer. Much like erectile dysfunction and other intimate male problems, this condition is not usually discussed openly out of embarrassment and primarily due to its private nature. A natural fear of sexually transmitted diseases and impotence led most to frown upon intimate diseases and there was little or no understanding of these illnesses and their causes.

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