Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are more common than many people realize. ... Read More
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What You Need to Know About Super Gonorrhea
When something is referred to as "super," it's usually better (i.e. super man, super size, super tasty, etc). But according to the World ... Read More
Syphilis Rates Drop for the First Time in Years, New Study Finds
A recent study leveraging real-world data from Truveta offers a promising sign in the fight against syphilis, a preventable and curable ... Read More
Don’t Ignore This! Long-term Effects of Untreated STIs
When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers an alarming statistic: ... Read More
Clinical Trial Found a New Antibiotic for Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
A newly approved antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections may also help fight drug-resistant gonorrhea, a new study shows. The ... Read More
Wax Off? Brazilian Waxing Linked To High STD Risk
Getting a Brazilian wax or participating in similar forms of personal grooming may be all the rage, but they come with a heightened risk of ... Read More
WARNING: These 4 STDs Are Becoming ‘Untreatable’
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced in 2022 that the world is running out of ways to treat once easily-curable sexually ... Read More
ALERT: Rare, Highly Contagious Sexually Transmitted Infection Hits U.S.
A rare, but highly contagious form of ringworm that can spread via sexual contact has been spotted in the U.S. for the first ... Read More
HPV: 3 Types Of Black Women & Men At Risk
According to the most recent data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 11 million American men are infected with ... Read More
6 STDs that are Usually Misdiagnosed
Even if you are with one partner, you can be at risk for a sexually transmitted disease (STD or infection (STI). If you are using condoms, ... Read More
Signs You May Have Contracted an STD (and Not Know It)
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be a cause for concern, especially when symptoms are hard to recognize. While some people ... Read More
The STD Black Women Don’t Talk About (But Should)
Trichomonas is a protozoan, or a single-celled parasite, that thrives in the moist environment of the vagina. It is an extremely common STD, ... Read More