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Doctors are now prescribing doxy-PEP, a morning-after pill that helps prevent STIs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis
There's now a morning-after pill called doxy-PEP that has been shown to help reduce the risk of STI…
Kelly Burch
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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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The US has a record number of sexually transmitted diseases and COVID-19 is making things worse, experts say
People are now less inclined to use condoms, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases isn't as…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Nearly half of Americans incorrectly think herpes is deadly, and one-third think it is not contagious, a new survey found
The results from Babylon Health suggest STI stigma is still widespread and may contribute to a hidd…
Julia Naftulin
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What to do when a condom breaks to prevent pregnancy, and when to get an STI test
When a condom breaks, emergency contraceptives like plan B can prevent pregnancy if you're not on b…
Carla Delgado,Jason McKnight
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Scientists warn that a 'hot vax summer' could lead to a spike in sexually transmitted diseases
Whilst people might be excited to make up for lost time, sexual health testing has dipped during th…
Bethany Dawson
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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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From showers to hot tubs - here's how to have the best water sex
Sex in the water can be safe and fun, but you should take precautions to avoid infections, uncomfor…
Ashley Laderer
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FDA clears first underwear for oral sex — it's vanilla-flavored, and tastes 'like you're eating a cookie'
The thin latex underwear are super-stretchy and have a vanilla flavor. They are only the second FDA…
Hilary Brueck
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Cases of syphilis in England have risen by 148% over the past 10 years - and the epidemic appears to be global
"Sexually transmitted infections pose serious consequences to health - both your own and that of yo…
Lindsay Dodgson
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R. Kelly wants herpes-related charges dropped from his case. Many HIV/AIDS advocates say laws criminalizing STIs do more harm than good.
R. Kelly, who is on trial in federal court in Brooklyn, is accused of having unprotected sex withou…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz
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7 causes of pimple-like bumps on your penis, according to doctors
If you notice a bump on your penis, it may not be acne. Other causes include razor burn, STIs, and …
Sanjana Gupta,Jason R. McKnig…
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I'm a doctor who's used condoms for 15 years — here are 5 reasons why I absolutely love them
Condoms help prevent sexually transmitted infections and lower your chances of an unplanned pregnan…
Nsisong Asanga, MPH, FETP
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Non-hormonal birth control is a better option for some people - here are the pros and cons
Non-hormonal birth control includes copper IUDs, the barrier method, and sterilization. The effecti…
Sanjana Gupta,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 choose the right fitting condom and material to protect against STIs and pregnancy
A proper fitting condom should cover the entire length of the penis while leaving a bit of extra ro…
Sarah Fielding,Rosara Torrisi
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5 reasons why you have a sore throat but no fever
Sore throats are very common and won't come with a fever if they're caused by something like allerg…
Kelly Burch,Tania Elliott
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5 reasons why you have a sore throat but no fever
Sore throats are very common and won't come with a fever if they're caused by something like allerg…
Kelly Burch,Tania Elliott
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How to put on a condom correctly in 7 easy steps
When used correctly, condoms are 98% effective. However, some people don't put them on right, and t…
Carla Delgado,Lauren Demosthe…
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Bleeding between periods can be a sign of ovulation or something more serious - here's how to tell
Ovulation bleeding is light spotting that occurs during the time of ovulation. It can come with sym…