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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…
Vanessa Caceres,Rosara Torrisi
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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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Transmission of HIV through oral sex is rare - here's how to reduce your risk and avoid contracting it
It's rare to contract HIV from oral sex, but it's not entirely impossible. Having STIs and mouth so…
Carla Delgado,Jason R. McKnig…
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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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How to tell the difference between a yeast infection and UTI
Yeast infections and UTIs are hard to tell apart because they exhibit similar symptoms. But it's im…
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
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How to talk about STD status with your sexual partner
Take a straightforward approach and keep emotions out of the conversation, therapist Rachel Wright …
Julia Naftulin
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Chlamydia often doesn't show symptoms - here are the best ways to tell if you have this serious STI
Symptoms of chlamydia include abnormal discharge and pelvic pain, however, chlamydia doesn't have m…
Sanjana Gupta,Lauren Demosthe…
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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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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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A new super-strain of gonorrhea that is resistant to 5 antibiotics has been detected in US patients, health officials say
State health officials identified a strain of gonorrhea that was resistant to five classes of antib…
Andrea Michelson
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Navigating the healthcare system as a queer woman can be daunting. In France, one group has found a neat solution to help queer people feel safe.
The author shares how stressful it can be as a queer person to go to a new doctor. A network in Fra…
Anna Malzy
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A woman claims a 'natural', TikTok-famous detergent brand caused her family to break out in hives, rashes, and respiratory infections — and now she's suing
The Laundress, a luxe cleaning brand that partnered with TikTok influencers, said to stop using its…
Allana Akhtar
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The monkeypox outbreak may be peaking in some places. Here's what we know — and why the coming months will be crucial.
People are rapidly changing their behaviors to avoid monkeypox, and the measures may be working in …
Hilary Brueck
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In one day, a man was diagnosed with monkeypox, HIV, and COVID-19
The 36-year-old man came back from vacation, tested positive for COVID, then noticed a blistering r…
Andrea Michelson
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US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency. Here's what that means.
The White House declared monkeypox a public health emergency Thursday to free up funds and fast-tra…
Hilary Brueck
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No, an ectopic pregnancy can't result in a live birth, according to doctors
Swift ectopic pregnancy treatment saves moms' lives. Even pro-life doctors say "there is no chance …
Anna Medaris
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Researchers uncovered 3 techniques for female anal pleasure after interviewing thousands of women
For women, anal penetration doesn't always lead to pleasure. Techniques like "shallowing" and "surf…
Julia Naftulin
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What to know about breeding kink, where you're aroused by the risk of pregnancy or impregnating someone
It's not only reserved for people in heterosexual relationships. Toys, including ovipositors, can f…
Julia Naftulin
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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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8 reasons your butthole itches and how to get quick relief
Anal itching is a common condition that can be caused by diarrhea, hemmorhoids, and even parasitic …