The Latest from Giddy

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STDs/STIs
We Have Questions: Diet and HIV
By Amber Sayer
One of the most important challenges you face if you have the virus is poor nutrition.
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STDs/STIs
Men May Benefit From Post-Exposure Prophylactic Antibiotics
By Austin Harvey
A new study suggests doxycycline can reduce STI risk, but there are resistance concerns.
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Sex
What Should You Know About Dry Humping?
By Tabby Kibugi
Dry humping, frottage or outercourse, here's what it means for adults.
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Sex
By the Numbers: Why Are STI and STD Rates on the Rise?
By Austin Harvey
An estimated 1 in 5 Americans have a sexually transmitted infection on any given day.
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STDs/STIs
Studies: Meningitis Vaccine May Provide Protection Against Gonorrhea
By Rachel Crowe
A new batch of research links the two bacteria, but safe sex practices are still most effective.
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Vaginal Health
5 Reasons Your Vagina Smells 'Off'
By Leandra Beabout
We asked doctors to explain which vaginal odors are normal—and which are not.
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Sex
The Truth About 'Blue Waffle Disease' and Its Symptoms
By Clara Wang
What's that picture of a blue vagina that looks like a waffle, and what is this so-called STI?
A woman lies in bed with a blanket over the lower part of her face with her eyes wide in fear.
STDs/STIs
Venereophobia: The Irrational Fear of STIs and STDs
By Helen Massy
While caution regarding STIs and STDs is important, don't let anxiety and fear overwhelm you.
A little boy sits at a desk and makes a fearful expression with his eyes and mouth wide open.
Sex
STD Education in Schools Could Prove Crucial
By Xenia E.
Are we doing enough to prepare our children for their future safety?
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Physical Health
Tales From the Burning Bush: What to Do About Pubic Lice Symptoms
By Rachel Crowe
It all starts with a scratch. Here's how to identify and prevent these itchy insects.