Tag: Rapid Test Kit
Please x Famka
Please x Famka, a South African couple reshaping the pleasure industry. A couple of years ago we met the team from Please at an event. The husband and wife duo were so sweet and have really made an effort to bring a different approach to pleasure. We were delighted when Mira asked if she could…
South African STI Stats
We make every effort to keep track of the latest stats when it comes to sexual health in South Africa. Below are some of the most recent stats and details about the condition of our sexual health. South Africa continues to face high numbers of infection and other related health problems.
About Rapid Test Kits
What is a Rapid Test Kit? About rapid test kits. Rapid tests are a point-of-care test that can assist with immediate results and window period testing. Rapid tests help determine an early diagnosis, i.e. Pregnancy Tests are a Rapid or point-of-care test. You will always end up performing a lab test, especially if your test…
HPV Prevalence in South African Women
The HPV prevalence in South African women is something that is not discussed often enough. The HPV vaccine is also an important step in protecting young women between the ages of 15 to 55. If you are sexually active you need to test for HPV. HPV is a serious infection as some of the HPV…
Gauteng’s Risky Behaviour
Gauteng’s risky behaviour is a sign that there are bigger issues when it comes to sexual health and education. South Africa as a whole has a massive STI crisis, however Gauteng is leading in terms of people infected and infection rate. Not only do we have an infection issue, but we have a treatment issue,…
Point of Care Diagnostic Information
Point-of-care-diagnostic information is exactly what we need to combat the growing STI rate. Rapid test kits fall under the banner of point of care. In a world where medical aids are expensive and access to government testing is near impossible, many people are left with zero to no options. This is why rapid test kits…
New Gonorrhea Rapid Test Kit
The new Gonorrhea rapid test kit — there are always innovative methods when it comes to testing. Just because we know the STIs doesn’t mean that they stop evolving and become harder to treat. That’s why new methods of testing and treating STIs such as Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are important to ensure we have the…
Home Test Kits
The use of home test kits or rapid test kits is something that is convenient and necessary. We are facing an uptick in infection rate and the main issue with regards to this, is because people are not testing for STIs. Many people are still having unprotected sex and with these two major red flags,…
About HIV
If you suspect for any reason that you may have HIV, you need to complete a test. The easiest way to do so is with a HIV home test kit. Below we’ll discuss everything you need to know about HIV test kits, including the average rapid test kit price. What is HIV? HIV (the Human…
Before you have Sex…
Whenever you engage in sexual intercourse — including vaginal, anal, or oral sex — you risk contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Additionally, each type of sexual contact carries a different level of exposure. Furthermore, the risk of getting an STI increases significantly when you have sex without protection. According to research, many 15- to…