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FKA Twigs sues Shia LaBeouf after 'relentless abuse' and STD - 97.1 The Ticket

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FKA Twigs sues Shia LaBeouf after 'relentless abuse' and STD - 97.1 The Ticket FKA Twigs sues Shia LaBeouf after 'relentless abuse' and STD - 97.1 The Ticket Posted: 11 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST FKA Twigs has filed a lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf accusing the actor of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress. Listen to your favorite music now on RADIO.COM. "I'd like to be able to raise awareness on the tactics that abusers use to control you and take away your agency," FKA Twigs, 32, told the New York Times . FKA Twigs , born Tahliah Debrett Barnett , outlined numerous allegations of abuse against the actor. She claims LaBeouf once woke her up in the middle of the night and was choking her. Additionally, she said LaBeouf would squeeze or grab her to the point of bruising, but did not go to the police out of fear of harming his career and concern that she wouldn't ...

Human Trafficking: keep a look out for these signs - IOL

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Human Trafficking: keep a look out for these signs - IOL Human Trafficking: keep a look out for these signs - IOL Posted: 31 Dec 2020 05:00 AM PST The human trafficking crisis is a global issue that has proven difficult to combat but with many cases happening in plain sight, knowing how to identify and help a victim of modern slavery could save many lives. According to the International Labour Organisation, there are between 20 to 40 million victims of modern slavery but analysing the full scope of the R2.3 trillion illicit human trafficking industry becomes difficult with so many cases often undetected. Modern slavery may take many forms, most common being forced labour and sexual labour, but a concerning part is just how many victims are exposed to the public yet still go unnoticed. There are ways to identify victims of human trafficking and providing much needed support, and although both tasks may seem challenging but being aware o...

Signs of STDs in men: Symptoms and when they appear - Medical News Today

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Signs of STDs in men: Symptoms and when they appear - Medical News Today Signs of STDs in men: Symptoms and when they appear - Medical News Today Posted: 20 Sep 2018 12:00 AM PDT Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections (STIs) can affect anyone, but the signs and symptoms can be different in males and females. It is crucial for everyone who is sexually active to be aware of STD and STI symptoms. When a person with an STI receives treatment early, the outlook is usually excellent. In this article, we look at some of the most common STIs in males. We also explore the symptoms, signs, treatments, and best methods of prevention. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , people contract more than 1 million STIs every day, globally. In some cases, an STI causes no noticeable symptoms, so it is possible to have one without knowing it. It may also be easy to mistake STI symptoms for those of another issue. Be...

HHS Launches National Plan to Attack STI Epidemic - Medscape

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HHS Launches National Plan to Attack STI Epidemic - Medscape HHS Launches National Plan to Attack STI Epidemic - Medscape Posted: 28 Dec 2020 04:40 AM PST The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued the first national plan to address the exploding rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is calling for an integrated approach that addresses health disparities, social determinants of health, and other factors that often occur in tandem, such as substance use disorders. The Sexually Transmitted Infections National Strategic Plan sets five broad goals. It's the first of what is envisioned as an every-5-year plan and was developed in a little over a year, which would have been fast even without a pandemic, said Gail Bolan, MD, director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in a briefing. The plan calls for a "whole of the nation response," said ...

Sexually Transmitted Infections Men: Prevention, Testing and More - Healthline

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Sexually Transmitted Infections Men: Prevention, Testing and More - Healthline Sexually Transmitted Infections Men: Prevention, Testing and More - Healthline Posted: 27 Nov 2019 12:00 AM PST Sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STDs or STIs) affect tens of millions of people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Men, and others with penises, such as pre-op transgender women, may not realize they've acquired an STD, because many have no symptoms. However, that doesn't mean that STDs aren't affecting their health. Not all STDs have symptoms, but when they occur in people with a penis, they can include: pain or burning during urination a need to urinate more frequently pain during ejaculation abnormal discharge from the penis, particularly colored or foul-smelling discharge bumps, blisters, or sores on the penis or genitals The most common STDs affec...

How to monitor your health for STDs | Out In Jersey - Out In Jersey

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How to monitor your health for STDs | Out In Jersey - Out In Jersey How to monitor your health for STDs | Out In Jersey - Out In Jersey 'Super Gonorrhea' on the Rise Due to COVID-19, WHO Says - TMZ SCOV Law Blog: Does lying about an STD negate consent? - vtdigger.org How to monitor your health for STDs | Out In Jersey - Out In Jersey Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:06 PM PST It might be hard to talk about, but keeping your body safe and healthy from the aggressive encroachment of any sexually transmitted disease (STD), is incredibly important. You may find yourself too shy to approach your doctor or reluctant to ask for advice even from those closest to you about how to monitor your health, but rest assured that you are not alone.  You need to learn how to talk about your sexual history and remove any sense of shame or guilt you may feel about it. There are a lot of diseases you may be leaving yourself vuln...

STD cases on the rise: Everything to know, including signs you have one - Film Daily

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STD cases on the rise: Everything to know, including signs you have one - Film Daily STD cases on the rise: Everything to know, including signs you have one - Film Daily Posted: 24 Jul 2020 12:00 AM PDT LifeStyles is a brand of sexual wellness products invested in educating people about sexual health topics. LifeStyles has recently created Publicly Traded, a stock-like index that shows how STDs are rising. The results correspond to the amount of Google searches an STD or its symptoms get. Publicly Traded only focuses on syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, HPV, HIV, and gonorrhea. While the index actually only shows results for Australia, it's a helpful tool that helps us understand the prevalence of STDs in the population. As of now, searches in Australia are on the rise for gonorrhea, up to 49%. Chlamydia searches on Google, on the other hand, have decreased. Aside from providing useful information, Publicly Traded offers discounts o...