Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Features

HIV and Aids

The latest information on HIV and Aids

HIV and AIDS have not gone away

Get the low-down on HIV and AIDS, find out whether you are at risk, and what you can do to protect yourself

HIV and AIDS: symptoms and treatments

What are the symptoms, diagnosis and treament for HIV and AIDS?

HIV fears

Dr Sarah Brewer gives the facts on HIV and AIDS.

HPV - the STI without symptoms

Doctors claim more than 60 per cent of sexually active adults are have HPV and it's implicated in cervical cancer

Is a small cut an HIV risk?

would a small cut be an HIV risk?

iVillage Voices - real life stories

Feeling stuck or unsure which way to go? Why not get a variety of opinions on a subject to see the bigger picture. Get topical and informative advice here from members of iVillage on a range of topics from relationships to financial issues

Lie back and think of England

Is our prudishness about sex costing lives?

Lumps downstairs

The most common causes of lumps around the genital area are genital warts

Penetration is painful

For the last two years I have experienced pain during deep penetration when having sex. My doctor said that it could be chlamydia but I have just had tests done and these have ruled out all sexually transmitted diseases.