Most people know that unprotected sexual intercourse can result in getting an STI. However, you might be surprised to learn that you can also get STIs through oral sex. The CDC technically defines oral sex as any activity that involves putting your mouth, lips, or tongue on the penis, vagina, or anus of a partner. You might […] More
Gonorrhea is a common Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) that affects women. It is caused by a bacterium passed from one sexual partner to the other during unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex. To make matters worse, it has symptoms that can be difficult to detect, making it easier to carry and transmit the infection without […] More
HPV and genital warts are something that a lot of people never notice they have, but there are some warning signs that they might notice. They need to read this article to learn how to be safe, and they could figure out how to get treatment if they uncover some symptoms that they might have. […] More
leaHerpes, also known as HSV (herpes simplex viral infection), is a virus causing contagious sores, most often found around the mouth or on the genitals. The two most common forms of herpes is genital herpes, which is sexually transmitted disease marked by genital pain and sores around the genital area. The other form of common […] More
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the most common age group for contracting the sexually-transmitted disease gonorrhea are 15-24 but that doesn’t mean that other age groups do not need to be vigilant. In fact, everyone needs to be concerned about gonorrhea. Let’s take a look at ten facts that you should be […] More
Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by (HBV) infection, which can either lead to severe hepatitis with symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting or jaundice. How transmission occurs? Contact with infected blood and unprotected sex are the two main forms of transmission in the industrialized world. In developing countries, mother-to-child transmission is […] More
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection spread by bacteria. It affects all genders and can be treated very easily. Unfortunately, it can be hard to detect and is often spread between sexual partners. Using protection during sexual activity can help minimize your risk of exposure. If you do think you may have been exposed take […] More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over 24 million Americans have genital herpes or HSV-II. This sexually transmitted infection spreads from one person to another through sexual contact. The CDC estimates one in six Americans have herpes and 776,000 more are diagnosed with the condition each year. One form of HSV-II that […] More
Sexually transmitted infections can be very scary, especially if you have not had a lot of education on the topic. We are usually only taught a brief overview of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in schools and sometimes that is not enough information for us to really be able to watch out for a specific condition. […] More
