A Sexually Transmitted Disease - Gonorrhea!


It is the bacteria, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes the highly infectious sexually transmitted disease Gonorrhea. In men, Gonorrhea first infects epithelium column of urethra. In the case of woman, the disease is transmitted to vagina through sexual intercourse, as cervix in women is a prone site of getting affected by Gonorrhea from the male sex organs.

Gonorrhea, therefore, spreads through sexual intercourse only. An infected expecting mother may give birth to an infected child who may have eye infections. However, spread of Gonorrhea through birth to a new born baby is rare since nowadays the infant’s eyes are getting protection through medication. more...


Will You Be Infected With Gonorrhea? A Quiz

What is STD? It stands for sexually transmitted disease. It is spreading all over the world. AIDS is already a big worry. It is confirmed without any semblance of doubt; Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts etc. are not way behind. These diseases are not only a long-standing health hazard but also a big social problem. The big question is how safe you are? Do not forget to quiz yourself as mentioned to decide what you need to do. more...

The Myth: Oral Sex Is Safe

The truth about safety or oral sex depends on what you would like to avoid.  What one is trying to refrain from is pregnancy or any form of demeanor then it supposedly might be termed as safe but as far as contacting diseases are concerned it can be more risky than ordinary sexual contact. The different forms of oral sexual contact are termed differently and have almost the same risk factors for contacting the venereal diseases.  more...