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Learn about in-person and at-home STI testing, ways to reduce your risk, symptoms to watch for, treatment and condition management, and long-term effects.
Most of us have had, or will have, at least one STI in our lifetime. And, in many cases, you may not even realize it. The good news: Weâre in this together.
A genital herpes diagnosis can feel life-altering. And in some ways, it is. Butâ¦
The type of sex you have and with whom you have it are the true determinants ofâ¦
Telling someone about your HIV status can be daunting. Hereâs how David Lâ¦
Finances or location shouldn't keep you from taking care of your health. Here are free, low cost, and at-home STI testâ¦
See our hands on review of an STD test kit, plus what other brands made our cut.
How long after exposure will STD symptoms begin to show up? We review incubation periods for common STDs, the importance ofâ¦
Sexually transmitted infections are a risk of being sexually active. And depending on the sex acts in your sexual repertoireâ¦
Yes, you can contract an STI or STD even if both partners are "clean." To prevent this, you need to know exactly what to testâ¦
STI and pregnancy prevention aren't the only reasons to use condoms or other barriersâ¦
Condoms are one of the most effective ways to prevent pregnancy and protect againstâ¦
Condom sizes can vary across manufacturers, so whatâs "regular" to one brand may beâ¦
Yes, condoms do expire and using one thatâs past its expiry date can greatly reduce itsâ¦
Condoms are the only way to protect against STIs during penile sex â that includesâ¦
A dental dam is a thin, flexible piece of latex that protects against directâ¦
Finger condoms provide a safe way to engage in the form of sexual penetration known asâ¦
The risks you and your partner face depend on when the condom broke and the type ofâ¦
Most STIs can be treated or cured. Prevention where possible and regular screening forâ¦
STIs and STDs arenât the same thing. Really! But if you thought they were, youâre not theâ¦
Many STDs are treatable, but not all of them are curable. They are, however, all caused byâ¦
Our experts explain exactly how itâs possible to contract an STI or STD without havingâ¦
From how to reduce your risk of STI transmission to how long you should wait beforeâ¦
Anytime you sexually engage with someone with an STI or who's STI status you don't knowâ¦
There are three â admittedly rare(!) â instances in which you can transmit an STI or STDâ¦
Ready for some tough love about (external) condoms? They aren't 100 percent effective atâ¦
Trichomoniasis, sometimes called âtrich,â is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Itâs very common, but itâs veryâ¦
Trichomoniasis is an STI that affects all sexes and genders. Getting tested for trichomoniasis is the only way to know if youâ¦
Giardiasis is an infection in your small intestine caused by microscopic parasites called giardia. Read on to learn moreâ¦
Many people wonder how do you know if you have crabs? Crabs are tiny insects called pubic lice, and you can often see them byâ¦
Is scabies a sexually transmitted disease? Learn how itâs spread and how you can avoid passing this highly contagiousâ¦
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection that can be tested through blood, urine, andâ¦
Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs. An at-home chlamydia test is a discreet way toâ¦
Find out what can cause chlamydia to come back, how to treat a reinfection, ways toâ¦
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are two common sexually transmitted diseases. They're both causedâ¦
Oral gonorrhea rarely causes symptoms and is hard to detect. This can result in delayedâ¦
Testing for gonorrhea is a smart first step in protecting yourself and others. Here areâ¦
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria. We explain theâ¦
Sexually transmitted infections like syphilis are very common and easily detectableâ¦
Mycoplasma genitalium, also called M genitalium or Mgen, is a sexually transmittedâ¦
Granuloma inguinale is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). This STI causes lesions inâ¦
Hepatitis A, B, and C are caused by different viruses that lead to inflammation of your liver. We break down the differencesâ¦
You can contract hepatitis B through sex without a condom or other barrier method, shared needles or razors, or unsterilizedâ¦
The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all people up to age 59. It can help prevent this liver infection and reduce theâ¦
If youâre among the 5% to 10% of people who are nonresponders to the hepatitis B vaccine, you can still reduce your risk ofâ¦
Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease. Though rare, it's possible to contract hepatitis C through sexual contact. Learnâ¦
Genital skin tags and genital warts look alike, but they're two very different conditionsâ¦
Read on to learn about the HPV vaccine and other ways to reduce your risk, how to get aâ¦
The HPV vaccine protects against human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a common sexuallyâ¦
The HPV vaccine is the best preventive measure against HPV, including oral HPV. Here'sâ¦
In some cases, HPV can cause cervical cancer. An at-home test offers an easy andâ¦
Genital warts are caused by certain strains of HPV. Although HPV isn't curable, genitalâ¦
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common infection affecting 1 in 4 U.S. people. At thisâ¦
HPV can lay dormant for a long time and still spread without symptoms. But just how longâ¦
No studies have shown a definitive link between kissing and contracting humanâ¦
HPV has been linked to certain cancers. However, not everyone who has HPV will laterâ¦
The causes of breast cancer arenât well understood, but research is underway to determineâ¦
You canât get oral cancer directly from oral sex. But oral sex may expose you toâ¦
HPV can increase your risk of developing esophageal cancer.
Can you really get throat cancer from an HPV infection? Weâll give you the facts about theâ¦
Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus, a common sexually transmittedâ¦
There's a connection between HPV strains 16 and 18 and anal cancer. However, not everyoneâ¦
There's some evidence that HPV can increase your risk of prostate cancer, in addition toâ¦