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Sex & relationships · Jan 1, 2023How To Prepare for an STD Test: Five Things To ConsiderGetting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may only seem necessary when you experience lasting symptoms, but many sexually active individuals only… Prevention · Dec 1, 20229 Syphilis Myths and FactsSyphilis is a bacterial infection that is commonly transmitted through sex. While antibiotics and same-day STD testing are powerful weapons against it,… Prevention · Nov 1, 2022Do Female Condoms Prevent STDs?You have a lot of options when protecting against sexually transmitted diseases. Barrier methods such as diaphragms for preventing STDs are especially… Sex & relationships · Oct 5, 2022Is It Safe to Have Sex in Water? Pools, Hot Tubs, Lakes and STDsYou've watched the movie scene: Two characters flirting in a pool, the tension growing stronger every moment. Light glistening off the water… Chlamydia · Oct 5, 2022The Most Common STD in College StudentsCollege should be one of the best times in a young person's life. However, dating apps, hookup culture, and the carefree lifestyle… Sex & relationships · Oct 5, 2022Dating Apps and STDs: Is There a Connection?Swipe left, swipe right. In a world where finding new sexual encounters is as simple as tapping your smartphone, is there a…Sex & relationships · Aug 4, 2022What We Learned From Cardi B’s STD Defamation LawsuitSocial media users often publish defamatory statements to get more clicks and grow their following. However, making a false statement that injures…Sex & relationships · Aug 4, 2022Can You Get an STD From a Handjob?Many people assume they can only get sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from penetrative sex, though this misconception only increases the spread. If…Sex & relationships · Aug 4, 2022Is Monkeypox an STD? All You Need To KnowFirst identified in 1958, the monkeypox virus has many experts thinking back to the early COVID days, while others wonder: “Is monkeypox…Sex & relationships · Aug 4, 2022How to Talk About STDs to Young Kids, Teens, and AdultsAwareness is a crucial factor in preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Although most US teenagers receive sex education in school, the Centers…Chlamydia · Jul 5, 2022The 7 Most Common STDs Among Teens: By the NumbersIn 2018, 1 in 5 people in the U.S. had a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and half of those cases were among…Sex & relationships · Jun 5, 2022Granuloma Inguinale: What You Should Know About This Rare STDMost people are familiar with common sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and herpes. However, what you may not know…Sex & relationships · Jun 3, 2022The Uncomfortable Talk About Sexual History: Why It’s ImportantWhen getting to know a new partner, a wide range of topics may come up. But if you’re like many people, you…

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