Genital warts can affect both men and women. According to the Mayo Clinic, this sexually transmitted disease (STD) is one of the most common in the United States. This disease is easily spread from one sexual partner to another. Using a condom or...
The male reproductive system is composed mainly of the testes and penis. These organs can malfunction and lead to all sorts of problems. In some instances, the condition can be potentially life-threatening, while in other cases, the disorder can...
The reproductive system refers to a group of organs necessary for fertility. In women, the reproductive organs consist of the uterus, vagina and ovaries. In men, the reproductive organs consist of the penis and testicles. Sometimes, these organs...
According to the Mayo Clinic, the human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common sexually-transmitted disease that affects about 20 million people in the United States. In fact, HPV can infect the genitalia, throat and mouth in both men and women. HPV is...
Overview While talking to a group of teenagers recently, I heard a term that was completely new to me. Many of the teens talked about "friends with benefits." Being a naive father of three teenage daughters I had to ask what that meant exactly....
Contagious diseases that are transmitted through intimate contact with an infected person are known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to "Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing" by Linda Williams and Paula Hopper. These diseases...
Genital herpes affects men and women alike and is most often spread by sexual contact. The virus is transmitted from one person to another by way of bodily fluids that permeate the skin or enter the mucus membranes. This means an individual can...
Genital herpes is often caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), but the University of Maryland Medical Center explains that HSV-1 can be transmitted from the oral region to the genitals, resulting in genital herpes. Symptoms of genital...
Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that causes painful sores in the genital area. Herpes is spread through sexual contact with an infected person, especially if the person is in the midst of an outbreak. There isn't a cure for herpes;...
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted disease that affects both men and women, although there is only a vaccination for women. According to the CDC, most strains of HPV pass through a man's system without the need for treatment....
Eight forms of herpes virus infect humans, causing a wide range of diseases. The two types of highly contagious herpes simplex viruses cause recurring sores or blisters. Type 1 causes cold sores around the lips and in the mouth, although sores can...
Spermicide comes in a variety of forms including gels, vaginal suppositories and contraceptive film. The spermicide disables sperm from entering the uterus and causing fertilization of an egg, or pregnancy, to occur. The contraceptive has a...
Cancer is a disease in which abnormal malignant cells begin to grow and spread in the body. These cells eventually form tumors, which, if they remain undetected, may spread to other parts of the body. The type of treatment for cancer depends on...
There are over 100 different types of HPV, or human papillomavirus, with more than 30 of them being sexually transmitted. Arthur Schoenstadt, MD, author of the eMedTV article "HPV in Men," states that about 50 percent of sexually active men...
A yeast infection, or candidiasis, may cause inflammation and discomfort to the skin or membranes due to a fungal infection. Redness and itching may occur in the mouth -- known as thrush -- gastrointestinal tract, urinary bladder or the genital...
Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection, is caused by a bacterium known as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, states the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These bacteria thrive in warm, moist areas of your body, especially your reproductive...
Candida albicans is the most common fungal species that affects human health, especially those who have weakened immunity, poor hygiene, imbalanced biochemistry, and/or disrupted flora and fauna, as noted in "Fungal Infection - Diagnosis and...
Human papillomavirus, abbreviated as HPV, is a sexually transmitted disease. While most of the focus of HPV has been on women, men are still subject to infection. The only available vaccination for HPV is Gardasil, and as of 2009, it has received...
Herpes is an infection caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus, Type 1 and Type 2, and each type has different signs and symptoms. In both types of herpes simplex virus infections, there are...
Yeast infections occur when an overgrowth of Candida albicans occurs. Yeast occurs naturally in the skin, mouth and intestinal tract, according to Thrush-Symptoms.com. Genital yeast infections are commonly associated with women but men can also...
According to the Mayo Clinic, genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease that can include pain, itching and sores on the genitalia. Genital herpes is caused by a type of herpes simplex virus, and is spread through sexual contact....
Genital herpes (herpes simplex virus, or HSV) can be hard to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to those of other sexually transmitted diseases, or they may be too mild to notice. Many people infected with HSV never know they have the...
Genital herpes a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, although type 1 most often appears in and around the mouth, while type 2 usually appears on the genitals and anus. Nonetheless, either type can be found in...
An essential structural component of the male reproductive system, the penis serves as a functional element in delivering the male reproductive cells called sperm into the female during sexual intercourse. Any abnormalities to the body of the...
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. It is a common occurrence in the United States, and the Centers for Disease Control say as many as one in six people from age 14 to 49 have herpes. Some people who have been infected with genital...
Herpes simplex virus causes an often chronic infection that leads to both cold sores and genital herpes. Its symptoms include blisters and sores around the mouth and nose, in the case of cold sores, or around the genitals, anus and buttocks, in...
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted disease; both men and women can contract human papillomavirus and experience symptoms. Most strains of human papillomavirus go away without treatment and do not cause serious symptoms....
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the same herpes simplex that produces fever blisters on your lips or cold sores within your mouth. Although genital herpes is usually transmitted through skin-to-skin sexual contact...
Salmonella is an illness caused by several strains of bacteria, mainly salmonella enterica and salmonella bongori. The most common sources of the bacteria are from uncooked meat, poultry and seafood; raw eggs; contaminated fruits and vegetables;...
