STDs

Can Oral Sex Cause Throat Cancer?

You don't need me to tell you about all the good stuff that comes from oral sex.

This Pill Is Being Touted as the Morning-After Pill For STIs — Here's What to Know

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are incredibly common.

What's Actually Included in a Full STI Panel?

When it comes to your sex life, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) aren't the most romantic topic, but that doesn't mean they aren't deserving of your attention.

HPV Can Be Spread Without Having Sex — What to Know

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly transmitted STI in the US, with about 43 million new infections in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

You Can Still Get an STI From Oral Sex — Here's What to Know

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are super common.

Why Are Fewer People Wearing Condoms? STD Rates Are Rising

Prior to the COVID pandemic, STD rates were steadily on the rise: as of 2019, STD rates had reached an all-time high for the sixth year in a row, according to the CDC.

How to Respond If Your Partner Discloses They Have an STI

What Is PrEP, and Who Should Take It?

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system and makes it hard for the body to fight off infections.

Hot Take: Oral Sex on Your Period Is Sexy

There's a lot of stigma around oral sex on vulvas and, separately, sex during menstruation.

By Framing Monkeypox as an STI, We Risk Making the Same Mistakes as the HIV/AIDS Crisis

Despite monkeypox once being considered a rare disease, a recent outbreak has spread globally, making the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declare the virus as a global health crisis.

Congenital Syphilis Is on the Rise, and It Has Serious Consequences For Infants

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in the US, which is news no one ever wants to hear.

The HPV Vaccine Now Targets the Strains That Are Most Common in Black and Latina Women

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