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Should I get tested for STIs?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have some nasty side effects that can range from sores to warts to discharge to pelvic inflammatory disease that can leave some women infertile. If you have sex, it’s a good idea to get tested for the STIs gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV . The test for gonorrhea and chlamydia is really […]
When should I get the HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine is now recommended for people ages 11-26. original post
What is HPV?
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is one of the most common viruses. There are more than 40 different types (or strains) of it that prefer to hang out around genitalia , including the vagina, penis and around the anus. HPV can live in the mouth or throat and on skin or objects that have recently touched […]
Is bacterial vaginosis an STI?
Maybe. Traditionally bacterial vaginosis (BV) doesn’t make the sexually transmitted infection (STI) list, but two studies have found a link between BV and sexual activity. One of those studies also showed that women with BV were more likely to have gonorrhea or chlamydia, and vice versa. original post
How do I get tested for STIs?
The test for gonorrhea and Chlamydia is really simple; all you have to do is pee in a cup. (Another way to test for these sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a swab of the cervix, similar to a Pap test.) The test for HIV involves pricking a finger for a few drops of blood. You […]
How can I tell if my partner has an STI?
Usually, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are asymptomatic , which means that you can’t tell. Some people with HPV will get warts and some people with Herpes will get sores on their genitals, but many won’t. Other STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV can be even harder to detect. The only way to know for […]
How do I get rid of genital warts?
For some people, genital warts will go away on their own within 3 months. If the warts don’t go away or you want them to go away faster, see your doctor or nurse. They may be able to treat the genital warts that day, usually by freezing the warts or applying a chemical to them. […]
February horoscopes: Love is in the air
Our astrologer predicts a lot of action under the covers in February—and not because it’s Valentine’s Day. Read on to see what the stars have in store for you. Aquarius You’ve got so much creativity brewing right now and you’re a total star at work or school. The momentum is huge. And it gets better. […]
Where the wild things get it on (and on and on)
Sometimes, when your sex life is really compatible and enjoyable—and you’re loving your partner and your birth control —you want the sex to last and last. But that might be too much of a good thing, as in the case of a tiny marsupial species in Australia that has so much sex it literally disintegrates. […]
No pain, no gain: The IUD insertion process
By Lena Chen. A version of this article was originally published on November 11, 2009, on SexReally.com. I wish I could say that getting the IUD was easy once I made my decision that the love affair with the pill was over. In reality, it took me three visits before I finally baby-proofed my uterus. […]
