Sexual Health & STDs
Anal Sex Risks: What Canadians Need to Know
Understanding anal sex risks is an important part of making informed decisions about your sexual health.
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Skin Conditions
Skin Peeling on Hands and Feet: Causes & Relief
Your skin constantly renews itself. Old skin cells die and fall away, making room for fresh new ones.
Skin Conditions
Skin Depigmentation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Skin depigmentation — also called leukoderma or achromia — happens when the skin produces less melanin than normal.
Sexual Health & STDs
STI Testing: Who Should Get Tested and When
Doctors agree that the best approach to sexual health combines good education with honest self-assessment.
Sexual Health & STDs
Mycoplasma Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A Mycoplasma infection is caused by a unique group of bacteria that behave differently from most other germs.
Skin Conditions
Skin Conditions That Are Not Contagious: What to Know
Many skin conditions that are not contagious are often mistaken for something that spreads from person to person.
Skin Conditions
Skin Conditions: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Skin conditions are diseases or disorders that affect the skin, the body’s largest organ. They can range from mild irritations to …
Sexual Health & STDs
Chlamydia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that spreads through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person. It can infect the …