The latest DOH HIV quarterly report, covering April-June 2025, confirms once again the upward trajectory of HIV in the country: 5,000 new cases were recorded — an average of 56 new cases per day are ...

Young women are contracting HIV faster than anyone else in South Africa, with about four out of every 10 new infections ...

When used correctly, condoms are 98% effective. However, some people don't put them on right, and they are only 85% effective ...

A proper fitting condom should cover the entire length of the penis while leaving a bit of extra room at the tip for ejaculation.

THIS is the chilling moment a stalker kicks down a woman’s door after sending her boyfriend “I will rape your girlfriend” ...

"STIs are most commonly diagnosed amongst those aged 15 to 24 years old, with more than 350 diagnoses every day in this age ...

Condoms are used today not only to prevent pregnancy but also to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

It’s super effective after about 7 days of consistent use …”  “Have there been people who have used it and still got HIV?”  “Most people who take PrEP correctly don’t get HIV, but a small number might ...

One of the most popular condom brands in the world has a problem. Not in its protection, but in its historical accuracy, as ...

Immigrant teenagers aren’t having as safe sex as their Canada-born high school classmates, according to a new study published in the BMC Public Health journal.

Contraception goes beyond pregnancy prevention—it’s key to protecting sexual health. Barrier methods like condoms and dental ...

Unlike with medicines, and with a few exceptions, South Africa's regulator does not assess whether diagnostic tests and other medical devices on the market are safe and work as they are supposed to.