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Chlamydia: it’s not as pretty as it sounds
Ah, chlamydia! It’s such a pretty-sounding name—like a type of orchid or maybe a Greek goddess—for a not-very-nice infection. Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI), with an estimated 2.86 million infections per year according to the CDC. It’s especially common in people under the age of 25, people with vaginas, and […]
Freaking out about monkeypox? Here’s what you need to know.
Since May of 2022 an increasing number of people around the world have been diagnosed with monkeypox infections. With cases increasing in the US , monkeypox was declared a public health emergency on August 4, 2022. Here’s what you need to know. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a virus that can spread from person to […]
If I’m using another method of birth control, do I still have to use condoms?
Unless you’re in a totally exclusive relationship and you and your partner have both been tested recently for every single STI, you should definitely use condoms with whatever other birth control method you choose. Using a condom with another form of birth control is called dual protection. It means you’re being super-safe and protecting yourself […]
Is oral sex safer than vaginal sex?
You can’t get pregnant from oral sex, but you can get an STI (sexually transmitted infection) . So use condoms or dental dams and get tested regularly. original post
Can I tell if someone else has an STI?
No. It’d be great if you could tell who had an STI (sexually transmitted infection, a.k.a. STD) and who didn’t, but the most common symptom of all STIs is no symptom at all. STIs are often asymptomatic or display such mild symptoms they go unnoticed and/or are mistaken for something else. For that reason, most […]
Is anal sex safer than vaginal sex?
Anal sex might seem like a viable option if you’re concerned about pregnancy or losing your virginity in the traditional vaginal penetration sense; however, unprotected anal sex poses one of the highest sexually transmitted infection (STI) risks. The anal cavity is comprised of permeable mucous membranes which can provide an entry point for infection. Due […]
How common are STIs?
1 in 2 people will contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) by the time they reach the age of 25—some curable, some not. An astounding 20 million people in the U.S. contract an STI every year, and those are only the STIs which get reported. That number is likely much higher due to under-reporting and […]
What’s the difference between STIs and STDs?
According to ASHA , “disease” suggests a medical problem associated with clear signs and symptoms. Since several of the most common sexually transmitted viruses have little to no signs or symptoms, it is more accurate to refer to them as infections rather than diseases. Also, the use of STI instead of STD reflects the reality […]
Herpes: What it is, how it’s spread, and how to manage it
Of all the STIs, herpes might be the most misunderstood. From dire warnings and photos of serious infections in high school sex ed to jokes made on sitcoms to passing comments from friends, we’re constantly getting the message that getting herpes is the worst thing that could ever happen to a person. But that’s more […]
What does it really mean to be diagnosed with HPV?
It seems like everybody’s talking about human papillomavirus (HPV) these days. From flyers in your health care provider’s office to ads in subway cars , information about HPV is everywhere. And that’s a good thing because HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) out there. In fact, the CDC reports that […]
