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Is Mental Illness Hereditary?

Do you know that one in four Nigerians suffers from mental illness? As unlikely as it looks given that Nigerians are considered happy people, mental illness is a real challenge many are battling. Mental illness is a condition that usually involves emotional changes, changes in behaviour and thinking. Some examples of mental illness include schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, bipolar…
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How Often Should You Get Tested for STDs?

Getting tested for STDs can feel like an embarrassing experience for many, but it should not be. It is perfectly normal and a smart thing to do too. There are dozens of STDs in existence, and nothing is embarrassing about wanting to keep yourself safe from them. Sex is fun, and you should enjoy it to the fullest with your partner. But if it could get you in trouble, especially…
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Common STIs: Treatment and How to Avoid Them

Ever heard the saying that “Prevention is better than cure?” It is considered easier and wiser to avoid a problem completely than to spend time and resources fixing it. The same logic applies to your sexual health. Sexual health is a delicate matter, and as a sexually active person, you should protect yourself from the pitfalls of unprotected sex, including STIs. Itching, burning…
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Complications of Untreated Gonorrhea

There are quite a several sexually transmitted infections with varying causes and symptoms. However, the tricky thing about gonorrhoea and some other S.T.I.s is that they may not cause any symptoms. A person can have gonorrhoea and feel completely fine, with nothing to suggest that something is wrong with their health. This is why every sexually active person needs to stay one step ahead by…
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World Autism Awareness Day: How to Help those Living with Autism

To most people, autism is fictional. They believe you only see autistic persons in movies and TV shows and many believe autism is a very rare condition. This is quite far from the truth as the World Health Organization reports that one in 160 children live with autism. The United Nations General Assembly created World Autism Awareness Dayto shed more light on autism. Autism awareness…
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Vaginal Health: Discharge And Itching Explained

Vaginal discharge and itching are no strange names to many young ladies or women. It is a common topic, sometimes talked about in embarrassed whispers amongst groups of girls and women interested in vaginal care. To these ladies, what is most important is getting answers from their experienced homegirls. For those who want an insight into vaginal itching and discharge, you have made the right…
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Under The Sheets: Most Common STIs and How To Treat Them

Adventures under the sheets are part of nature’s gifts to be explored, but this can quickly expose you to several infections if much attention is not given to your sexual health. Sexually Transmitted Infections (S.T.I.s) are usually spread through unprotected sexual contact with an infected individual. However, it is essential to say that there are S.T.I.s that can be spread through…
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Tips For Practising Safe Sex

Jumping into bed and having unprotected sex with people whose sexual history you are unaware of only looks good in movies. In reality, it is a very risky business. Sex is great and meant to be enjoyed, but it is best done safely. It would not be nice to have to struggle with an infection after a fantastic roll in the sack, would it? This is why safe sex is necessary and should be insisted on, no…
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Questions You Should Ask Your Sexual Partners Today

Asking potential sexual partners questions about their sexual history may seem like an awkward conversation to have but it is a safe, smart thing to do. It might be tempting to ignore that process and dive right into bed, but you must put your health first before an orgasm. Knowing your partner’s history will help you decide how best to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections and…
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Mental Health: Five Easy Tips to Manage Stress

Managing stress is an everyday struggle. If it isn’t traffic in the city stressing you, it might be your boss, family or business. Stress most times comes at you without a memo and can take a generous swipe on your mental health. You are left with the choice of buckling under the weight of stress or rising above it. Stress is your body’s reaction to tension, whether emotional or physical. It…
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