When you think about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you're probably thinking about those transmitted during vaginal penetrative sex. But ...

Sex is more than just a pleasurable experience, it's an important part of one's mental and physical health. One of the essential elements of maintaining that health is monitoring for sexually ...

STIs and STDs are used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. What's the difference between STIs and STDs [FocusWomen'sCenter] When it comes to understanding sexual health, many people ...

Shen notes that gonorrhea can also spread to the eyes if a person touches them after making contact with infected areas, ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) result from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These infections can be viral, bacterial, or parasitic. An STI may not turn into an STD. This article will ...

More than half of new infections were among people aged 15 to 24, and the pandemic lockdowns only tell part of the story. Here’s a look at how we got here—and what we can do about it. The bacteria ...

Is the United States finally making progress in improving sexual health? While reported cases have indeed declined, the data ...

Chlamydia is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection. World Health Organization reports millions of new STI cases annually. Chlamydia trachomatis i ...

Let's face it: Getting an STD test can be daunting. The traditional route — scheduling an appointment, enduring the endless waiting room stay, then finally meeting with a provider — all for a test ...

Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted infection, is the most common STI in Hong Kong and can persist undetected for months or years.

How Did the Blue Waffle Myth Start? This hoax started many years ago, when someone posted an online image of a bright blue vulva (the outside of a vagina). According to the anonymous poster, it was ...