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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. […]
What you should know about the Zika virus
Editor’s Note: The CDC is constantly updating their information, so visit their website for the latest on Zika. (BTW, they’ve also got guidance for health care providers .) — Doctors have known about the Zika virus for nearly 70 years—so why is it only making headlines now? Zika virus is in the news because it’s […]
Is there any way to get rid of Herpes?
No, once you get it, it’s with you for life . There are medications that can help make outbreaks of the virus less frequent and less painful, but there’s nothing, as of now, that cures it. Male and internal condoms are good ways to prevent transmission. original post
When should I start getting Pap smears?
Women should start getting Pap smears at age 21 , and continue to get one every three years until they’re 30. Women 30 to 65 may be able to get screened even less frequently—every three to five years. Women with certain risk factors may need to have more frequent Pap smears, so talk to your […]
Can guys get the HPV vaccine too?
Yes, the CDC recommends that guys under 27 get the HPV vaccine . original post
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. […]
