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Erectile dysfunction: risk factors and age

Erectile dysfunction: risk factors and age

Updated: 30/10/2026

You’ve probably heard in the past that ED is a condition that affects older men only. This is simply untrue - but what are the risk factors of ED for men of different ages?

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5 reasons your thrush keeps coming back

5 reasons your thrush keeps coming back

Updated: 28/10/2026

Thrush that keeps coming back is frustrating, but it almost always has a trigger you can track down. Here are the five most common culprits, plus the habits and treatment plans that can help you break the cycle.

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6 min read
How to tell someone you have herpes

How to tell someone you have herpes

Updated: 28/10/2026

Telling someone you have herpes can feel like the hardest part of a diagnosis. Here's how to plan the conversation, the facts worth sharing and how you can lower the risk together.

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7 min read
Norethisterone for Period Delay: Everything You Need to Know

Norethisterone for period delay: everything you need to know

Updated: 28/10/2026

Got a holiday, wedding or big event on the calendar and want your period out of the way?

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5 min read
How to treat fungal nail infections: Curanail, Loceryl and Amorolfine

How to treat fungal nail infections with Amorolfine (Loceryl/Curanail)

Updated: 28/10/2026

Curanail, Loceryl and Amorolfine all treat fungal nail infections, but they are not simply three names for the same thing.

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Zolmitriptan vs rizatriptan: which works for you?

Zolmitriptan vs rizatriptan: which works for you?

Updated: 28/10/2026

Zolmitriptan and rizatriptan are both fast-acting migraine treatments, but they work slightly differently and come in different formats.

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Aciclovir vs valaciclovir for genital herpes

Aciclovir vs valaciclovir for genital herpes

Updated: 27/10/2026

Aciclovir and valaciclovir both treat genital herpes, and the clinical evidence shows they work equally well. So the real question is which dosing schedule fits your life better, and that's exactly what this guide breaks down.

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Missed your pill? Combined and mini pill guide

Missed your pill? Combined and mini pill guide

Updated: 27/10/2026

Forgot your pill and not sure if you're still protected? What you need to do comes down to the type of pill you take and how late you are, and we'll walk you through both.

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5 min read
How does Priligy work?

How does Priligy work?

Updated: 27/10/2026

Priligy is a fast-acting tablet designed specifically for premature ejaculation, but what does it actually do once you've taken it? Here's how dapoxetine works in your body, how long it lasts, which dose you'll start on and what to watch out for.

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How to manage genital herpes

How to manage genital herpes

Updated: 23/10/2026

Genital herpes is common, and it's very manageable. Here's how treatment, everyday habits and a few practical steps can help you feel more in control.

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