Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that targets the immune system and reduces the body’s defense against many other infections. When HIV has reached its advanced stage, it becomes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is worse. Living with HIV necessitates self-care and extra precautions to ensure your health, such as avoiding STDs and other…
Women who are looking to get pregnant can try making changes to their diet to increase their odds of conceiving. Studies have shown that some foods have an effect on a woman’s fertility and could increase her chances of getting pregnant. These foods may also contain nutrients that would be essential during the first few…
It is a belief that Andrew liver salt can prevent pregnancy, and this has been widely accepted in Nigeria. In fact, a 2021 survey was done to determine the contraceptive knowledge and use among University Students in Calabar, Nigeria. The survey found out many of the students believed that pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics, quinine, and Andrews Livers…
Having intercourse with your partner is one way of creating a strong bond and intimacy in a relationship. Many couples have sex at different frequencies. Some engage in it once or twice a week or month, while some engage in sexual activities a bit more often. However, there are some people who have sex every…
The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It has a role to play during menstruation, conception and even delivery. It also protects the uterus from bacteria and other foreign objects. The importance of the cervix cannot be overstated. For something that plays such a powerful role, it is important that you keep the…
An aphrodisiac is a food that increases libido or ‘puts you in the mood’ and increases sexual pleasure as well. Sex has a lot to do with mood and it is only when you are in the right mood that you would get to enjoy it. Otherwise, it would just seem like a chore for…
Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation. It caused an itchy, red rash to form on the skin. It is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei, which is a kind of mite. The diseases is also called ‘sweetie’ or ‘sweety’ infection in Nigeria. The mite enters under the skin to lay eggs after living on the…
As a man, especially one who is planning to have children, your sperm count has to be high. Sometimes when a couple has issues with having a child, it may be the man’s fault due to low sperm count. Many men suffer from low sperm count without even realising it. This is because it has…
Menstrual flow is not always the same. Some are light, while some can be quite heavy, causing the woman to change her pad more often than she would normally would. Sometimes, this heavy menstrual flow can be irregular, happening once in a while. But some other times too, it could be a frequent occurrence. This…
The subject of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one most Nigerians approach with care and caution. This often makes it difficult for people to educate themselves on the matter since there is almost no one willing to talk about it. Even in schools, some teachers barely go beyond the definition of the virus. This means…
