STI testing at home
A DIY smear test is now on sale over the Internet, aimed at women who are either too busy or too embarrassed to go to their GP for a check up.
However, as the specially adapted tampon costs £115, it may not be the most cost effective way to carry out a test.
STI testing should, of course, cover a lot more than checking for HPV signs – which is what the DIY test does. It is important that you go to your GP for a full sexual health check if you have any symptoms.
Finally, some people simply are not comfortable buying things on the Internet, which may discourage them from shelling out for the tests.
Categories: Contraception Tags: Health, sexual health, STI testing
Flats to rent in Dundee – exercise in the City of Discovery
There are many reasons why you may choose property in a particular city. The cost of rent or mortgage repayments, the levels of crime, the job prospects. However, you should not discount the opportunities for exercise offered by any city.
Flats to rent in Dundee have many advantages, and one is the amount of green space in the city. There are numerous public parks, such as Balgay Park, Baxter Park, Camperdown Park and the Trottick Mill Ponds Nature Reserve.
These are just a few of the places in Dundee where you can jog, walk the dog or simply go for a relaxing stroll.
Exercise does not need to mean registering with an expensive gym. A regular walk in the park can do you a world of good.
Categories: Outdoor Activities Tags: exercise, Flats to rent in Dundee, keep fit
Rome flights – holidaying to cut down stress
Stress can exacerbate many medical conditions, so it is important that we find time to relax and recharge our batteries. One of the easiest ways to do this is to enjoy a few days off work – perhaps visiting a foreign country.
I happen to adore Italy, and whenever things begin to get on top of me, I look for cheap Rome flights. Even planning a holiday helps to cheer me up and make the stress go away.
Of course, the country is not at its healthiest when it comes to the economy, and many people find it hard to afford a holiday abroad. If this is the case, simply booking a few days off work can be invaluable.
Categories: Leisure Tags: relaxation, rome flights, stress
