If you’re not familiar with the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis, it is one that can affect men and women alike. Trichomoniasis in men is not too different that trichomoniasis in women as both will experience nearly identical symptoms, which is often sores or itching of the vagina or penis as well as increased urinary frequency […] More
Infertility can be a difficult and stressful situation for a couple who are trying to get pregnant. According to the WHO, one infertility definition is the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual activity. The term does not mean that a couple will never achieve pregnancy. As many as one in six couples […] More
Gender dysphoria is a feeling of distress or discomfort related to the sex and gender assigned at birth. While it is closely connected with transgender individuals, it doesn’t affect everyone who is transgender. According to studies, gender dysphoria doesn’t usually manifest in physical symptoms. However, people often experience an array of emotions, which can impact […] More
According to Planned Parenthood, trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted parasite that infects the genitals. It is important to note that the infection is passed by vulva contact as well as through intercourse, or shared use of sex toys. Signs of trichomoniasis can go unnoticed for years and often times there are no symptoms at all. […] More
Congenital syphilis is a form of syphilis contracted by infants in utero while their mother is carrying the disease herself. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can cross the placenta and infect an unborn infant. For an infant and their undeveloped immune system, the infection can prove deadly. There are many visible symptoms […] More
Finding out that you are pregnant is excellent news when it is something that you planned. Birth control plays a crucial role in your ability to avoid pregnancy until you are ready to have a child. The CDC estimates that among women ages 15 to 44, about eight percent are using reversible contraception devices and […] More
Birth control is a means for sexually active people to prevent unplanned pregnancy. There are many different types of birth control, and some methods are more effective than others. No method of birth control is 100% effective at preventing pregnancy or STD’s every time it’s used. Before choosing a birth control, women and men should […] More
Although not as widely publicized as other contraceptives, such as the condom or contraceptive pills, the birth control sponge created a loyal following of female users in the U.S. and Canada. Thanks to its convenience and effectiveness at preventing unplanned pregnancy, sponge birth control was re-introduced to the market in 2005, after almost ten years of absence. […] More
Syphilis is a type of bacterial infection that according to the CDC^ is on the rise in America. Reported cases have increased every year since 2001. This infection is typically spread via sexual contact but can spread through any type of skin or mucous membrane contact so long as the initial syphilis sores are present. Syphilis […] More
Approximately 1 million women in the US are affected by Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) each year. PID is an infection of the female reproductive organs and commonly affects women between ages 18–44. Women with untreated gonorrhea or chlamydia, two common sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), have an increased risk of developing PID. Symptoms of PID are […] More
