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My partner and I opened our relationship, and I was surprised by how close I became with his girlfriend
In this excerpt from "Open," Rachel Krantz describes being friends with their metamour, or partner'…
Rachel Krantz
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My friend agreed to be my sperm donor. Then we learned he was infertile.
I asked my friend to be my sperm donor, and when he agreed, I was thrilled. But then he found out h…
Valerie Bauman
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8 symptoms of the most common STDs explained
Millions of people are diagnosed with an STD every year. They're typically spread during vaginal, o…
Julia Naftulin
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Common, rare, and entirely bogus side effects of the HPV vaccine
There's a lot of misinformation about the HPV vaccine. Here are the common and rare side effects to…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Jason McK…
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Why cancer-causing HPV in men can be so difficult to recognize and treat
There are no guidelines for HPV testing in men making it very difficult to diagnose unless that per…
Adam Barnes,S. Adam Ramin
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New CDC data reveals pandemic lockdowns did not slow the spread of gonorrhea and syphilis
Test shortages and a lack of in-person doctor's appointments could be to blame, according to the CD…
Julia Naftulin
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6 causes of green discharge, from an STI to leaving a tampon in for too long
Normal vaginal discharge is usually clear or white — green discharge could be a sign of a number of…
Madeline Kennedy,Lauren Demos…
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How to get rid of a cold sore on your lip fast
Have a cold sore on your lip? Take action by applying some over-the-counter medication that will re…
Rebecca Strong,Debra Jaliman
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FDA finally approves condoms for anal after years of campaigning from sexual health professionals
In a first-ever move, the FDA said Global Protections's One Male Condom was safe to use for anal se…
Julia Naftulin
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How to have a good threesome: safety, consent, planning, and communication are key, sex experts say
The keys to having a good threesome are planning, consent, and communication, sex experts say. They…
Ashley Couto
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A woman shared a video about her herpes diagnosis on a secret TikTok account. Then, 10 million people watched it.
Sophie Miller posted a vulnerable video when she was diagnosed with herpes. She says she never expe…
Lindsay Dodgson
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Accessing care for my anal cancer was awful. I couldn't endure the hourlong car ride, so I spent $2,200 to stay in a hotel nearby.
Terry Kelly was diagnosed with anal cancer and had to travel an hour for treatment. She spent thous…
Kelly Burch
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A woman with herpes created a script for dealing with rejection after disclosing STI status
Relationship and sex therapy graduate student Emily Depasse said offering resources can help your p…
Julia Naftulin
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4 causes of yellow discharge and when to see a doctor
Vaginal discharge is normal, but if it's greenish-yellow and accompanied by a foul odor, it could b…
Sarah Fielding,Lauren Demosth…
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Condom sales skyrocket as vaccinated singles get ready for a summer of sex, experts say
Condom sales shot up 23.4% between March and April, CNN reports. This trend upward foretells a post…
Canela López
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A 'super gonorrhea' vaccine is being developed by the team behind AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot
Experts fear a new strain of gonorrhea could become untreatable. A funding program granted millions…
Julia Naftulin
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I'm a college sex educator. Here's what all students should know about sex before move-in day.
A sex educator says some incoming freshmen think that they have to have sex to fit in or that talki…
Cassandra Corrado
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Herpes isn't curable, but you can manage it with medication - here's what treatment options are available
Herpes is an incurable virus that spreads via physical contact in the mouth or genitals. However, m…
Tabitha Britt,Lauren Demosthe…
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The pandemic has not caused a super-gonorrhea outbreak, but experts say it could
"Super-gonorrhea" is a "superbug" version of the STD, one so familiar with over-prescribed antibiot…
Canela López
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How to tell if you have genital warts or herpes
Genital warts and herpes can often be mistaken for each other, but there are key signs that can hel…