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There were more cases of sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea in England last year than at any time since records began more than 100 years ago

After her husband claimed he must have caught an STI due to the 'unhygienic environment' of a trip abroad with his pals, a Mumsnet user asked for advice one what to do next

Around half of men aged 40 and over in the UK suffer from some form of erectile dysfunction, according to research, and a GP has busted four common myths about the condition

Many women will simply respond that sex is the last thing on their minds and tell hospital staff that they don't want any contraceptives. But one midwife has issued a warning to new mums

Syphilis symptoms are often mild and hard to notice and they tend to change over time and may come and go. You should speak to your GP if you suspect you have it

The number of gonorrhoea diagnoses in 2023 was the largest annual number reported since records began in 1918, while the number of syphilis diagnoses was the largest annual number reported since 1948

Husband and wife Melanie and Philip Betteridge were having an intimate Sunday morning at home in Kettering, when they made a shocking discovery that the mum-of-two hadn't spotted herself

A common hot drink many of us enjoy before bed could actually have a positive impact on your sex life, as it can put us in a good mood before bed and could even enhance stamina

Young men are returning from Turkey and other countries with 'catastrophic' complications from penis enlargement surgery, a top UK doctor has warned, including genitals that no longer function

Endometriosis symptoms can vary from person to person, but one thing you might experience while you're having sex could be a telltale sign you need to see a doctor

The woman was praised for taking matters into her own hands after discovering her husband has been cheating on her - and he didn't tell her he caught an STI from his escapades

A husband has told how he is ready to trash his marriage because his wife is no longer interested in sex after she had their child and he has now been waiting a year for a change

It all started when a group of men volunteered for an ordinary medical trial - but a surprising side effect was unprovoked erections. Ahead of BBC's Men Up, we take a look at the true story behind Viagra

Hard erections were a surprising side effect of a clinical trial back in 1989 and the result was a game changer for men suffering from erectile dysfunction around the globe. We delve into the origins of Viagra ahead of a new BBC documentary

Five women who all slept with the same man, whom many of them had met online, presented with rare ocular syphilis despite the man having no symptoms in his eyes leaving experts worried

Earlier this year the UK Health Security Agency issued a warning that cases are up by a fifth on the previous highest year and is reminding people with “multiple sexual partners” to wear a condom and get tested regularly

Record cases of gonorrhoea have led doctors to recommend to the government that they roll out the world's first ever vaccine, with people most at risk set to be eligible for the jab

Students starting university are being urged to practice safe sex as cases of gonorrhoea have rocketed in recent years. Here's the symptoms to watch out for

For most the cases identified, the congenital syphilis diagnosis was made at birth and the newborns were admitted straight into hospital for treatment post-delivery in the US state of Mississippi

Health officials are worried about the spread of a 'super' drug-resistant form of gonorrhoea present in the UK and around the world that does not respond to normal antibiotics

A Virginia pediatrician is facing a third civil lawsuit by a mother who claims he assaulted her while examining her baby boy's ears when he 'straddled her legs'

Symptoms of gonorrhoea include discharge, pain or burning during urination, and in women, abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods with one doctor warning of a spike in cases

As cases of STIs surge in the UK, doctors are urging people to be aware of the most common warning signs, and have shared what to do if you think you've been infected

As well as causing problems with your skin, brain and organs, the gruesome infection can be deadly if left untreated and claimed millions of lives in medieval times

Like many women, Holly McComish was prescribed the contraceptive pill over the phone by her GP. Three months later, she collapsed and suffered a miniature stroke