Being sexually active can lead to contracting an sexually transmitted infection (STI). Dr. Jireh Serfontein, medical doctor and sexologist, talks about common sexually transmitted infections, their symptoms, testing, treatment and the effect on one’s health and intimate relationship. She discusses the management of shame, stigma and “STI phobia”.
Dr Jireh spoke with Mariette Snyman, discussing everything you should now about STIs
Premature ejaculation may affect up to one in three men, causing emotional distress and complicating intimate relationships. This is unnecessary since the condition is easy to treat.
Dr Jireh spoke with Mariette Snyman, discussing everything you should now about premature ejaculation.
Dr Jireh Serfontein had the privilege to speak to 5FM.
Pride Month is of course trending and we’re all about it here on 5 Nights. Tonight we’ll be looking at the sexual experiences of people in the LGBTIQ community, particularly same-sex sex and transexual sex. For part 1, Smash Afrika was joined by Dr Jireh Serfontein, sexual health doctor and head of MySexualHealth Pretoria
Although one in five women will experience painful intercourse at some stage, this remains a taboo topic. Dr. Jireh Serfontein discusses possible reasons why love-making hurts, including the role of oral contraceptives and vaginismus. Treatment may incorporate specialized physiotherapy, dilators, and counselling. This problem also affects intimate relationships and partners; fortunately, medical help is available.
Dr Jireh talks to Mariette Snyman about what you should know about painful sex.
PrEP is a prevention method used by people who are HIV-negative and at high risk for being exposed to HIV through sexual contact or injection drug use. PEP refers to the use of antiretroviral drugs for people who are HIV-negative after a single high-risk exposure to stop HIV infection.
On this instalment of Self-care Sessions we took a look at the PrEP & PEP medicines which are used for HIV prevention. What are the misconceptions and what is best practice for using these? Nicole Da Silva was joined by Dr Jireh Serfontein, sexual health doctor and head of MySexualHealth Pretoria.
The world is currently in the grip of the Coronavirus pandemic. Yet, we cannot forget all the another sexual transmitted infections. I contributed to an article for Dischem’s Benefits Magazine, summer edition.
Considering the extraordinary circumstances and the impact that COVID19 may have on mental health it is important to determine whether this has also triggered a variety of sexual problems. Listen to my podcast with Mariette Snyman…
January is cervical health awareness month and chances are that you haven’t given your cervix the attention it deserves. Most women know that they need to go for their pap smears, but there are so much more that you need to know about your cervix.
As adults we tend to forget what puberty was like, when the changes started and what it felt like. Navigating through puberty can be very challenging, both for the children as well as the parents. But if we understand what to expect and when to expect certain changes we can help our children through it.
