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Is Zika dangerous?
Four out of 5 people who get Zika virus have no symptoms . If symptoms do develop, they typically include a rash, fever, joint pain or red eyes. An infection usually lasts about a week, but the virus may hang out for longer in some people. For pregnant women, scientists now believe that Zika virus […]
How can I prevent Zika virus?
The best way to prevent Zika is to protect yourself from mosquitos and practice safer sex by using condoms consistently for all kinds of sexual contact. Zika is also another great reason to use birth control carefully and consistently if you’re not trying to get pregnant. original post
Where did the Zika virus come from?
Zika virus was first identified in Uganda . Over the next 50 years there were occasional documented cases in other countries in Africa and Asia. In recent years, the virus has also appeared in Samoa, Cape Verde, Puerto Rico, and lots of other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Also in the last few […]
What is Zika?
Zika is a virus that’s most commonly transmitted by mosquitos . It can also be sexually transmitted, through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The symptoms of Zika infection are usually mild, but it can cause severe birth defects in babies whose parents have the virus. original post
Saying yes to sex? Then say yes to the test!
Did you know that one in two sexually active people get an STI by age 25? Yup—odds are good that about half of the people you know will have gotten a sexually transmitted infection (STI, a.k.a. STD) by the time they’re a quarter of a century old, and yet you probably can’t name more than […]
Why use condoms?
Condoms are the only method that can protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What’s not to love about that? They come in all shapes, sizes, and materials and combine nicely with other methods of birth control. So it’s no surprise that lots of people—even people who rely on another main method of pregnancy […]
How do you protect against STIs?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs, a.k.a. STDs) are super common —and no matter who you are, who you sleep with, or what kind of sex you’re having, if you’re getting it on, you could be at risk . Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to protect yourself and your partner. From condoms to […]
To shave or not to shave?
A recent study made major headlines by showing a possible link between pubic hair grooming and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). People who shaved, waxed, or trimmed a lot were more likely to have had an STI than those who left their pubic hair au natural or even those who touched it up once in a […]
Guy’s guide to sexually transmitted infections
Guy Nottadadi is on an epic mission to help his buddy end date night on a high note. But don’t worry, along the way he’ll find time to tell us all about testing for and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). original post
Tika, 19, IUD
Tika found the non-hormonal Paragard IUD to be the perfect option for her body. She knows she wants to have kids someday—and she knows now isn’t the right time. Tika felt that the super-effective, long-lasting non-hormonal IUD would be the best way for her to protect against pregnancy. She especially likes that she can set […]
