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The INSTI test kit is the only rapid test that is licenced for use in Canada. The test uses a few drops of blood, which are taken from a finger poke. People who test negative will know their result within a few minutes. If the test is...
Causes Cervicitis is most often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes simplex virus or trichomoniasis. Cervicitis can also be caused by other bacteria or from reactions to latex, douches...
Puberty As people with penises go through puberty, their bodies change. The voice deepens, body hair develops and the penis grows along with the rest of the body. Puberty happens at different ages and speeds, though most people with...
Causes HIV is found in semen, blood, breast milk/ chest milk, vaginal/internal genital fluid, and anal fluids. Most people get HIV by having unprotected penetrative sex with someone who has HIV. In rare cases, HIV may be passed...