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Sex
How to Avoid Spreading Disease During Oral Sex
By Reniel Anca
Time out! We need to dispel the myth that you can't get an STI from having oral sex.
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STDs/STIs
Expedited Partner Therapy for STDs Works in One State; Why Not Others?
By James Anderson
EPT is a longtime treatment option in California, but has not yet been adopted by all states.
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STDs/STIs
A Rare but Dangerous Complication of Syphilis: Meningitis
By Shannon Jordan
To prevent serious problems from this STD, early treatment and frequent testing are essential.
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Advocacy and Awareness
Data Shows STDs on the Rise as Condom Use Declines
By María Cristina Lalonde
Increased access to hormonal birth control and PreP may contribute to riskier sex behaviors.
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Sex
The Gift of Health: STI Tests
By Hannah Shewan Stevens
Prioritize awareness and stop letting shame dictate your healthcare.
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STDs/STIs
How Do You Know If You Have HIV?
By Xenia E.
How can you be more aware of the symptoms of HIV when the most common sign is, well, nothing.
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STDs/STIs
A Closer Look at the Secondary Stage of Syphilis
By Fjolla Arifi
Although the STD can be cured in this phase, the further stages may not be as manageable.
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Dating and Relationships
On Communication, Sex and Dating With a Sexually Transmitted Disease
By Kelly Kling
Intimate relationships can seem intimidating when you have an STD, but don't feel ashamed.
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Prostate Health
Trichomoniasis in Men May Lead to Prostate Cancer or BPH
By Chaunie Brusie, RN, BSN
You may not have symptoms of this parasitic STI, but serious complications could arise.
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Fertility
Hepatitis B and C May Compromise Male Fertility
By David Hopper
These viral infections may impact a man's ability to conceive by diminishing sperm health.