Non-HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections
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3 STIs That Barrier Methods Can’t Reliably Prevent
Condoms and latex barrier methods are a crucial component in curbing the spread of sexually transmitted infections, but they aren’t a free pass.

4 Important Things Everyone Should Know About HPV
The human papillomavirus is the most common STI, but people are still confused about how it works.

I Got a Colonoscopy; If You're Over 50 and Living With HIV, Please Do It Too
A colonoscopy is gross, uncomfortable, and utterly uncool. But it could save your life.

How to Avoid STI Transmission When Sharing Sex Toys
Toys are a fun and safe way to explore sexual play with yourself, one partner, or many partners, as long as you properly care for your toys.

This Health Care Provider Is Using TikTok to Teach Young Adults About Sexual Health
“I really believe that we can totally stop all new [HIV] infections in our lifetime,” says Natalie L. Wilson, Ph.D., D.N.P.

How to Shift Our Understanding of STIs Away from Shame and Toward Education
Language is a powerful tool in encouraging—or discouraging, if we’re not careful—young people to learn about sexually transmitted infections and protect themselves.

Making a Checklist for a Complete Bill of Sexual Health
Being a sexually healthy person means more than just using condoms. Be sure to take stock with our complete sexual wellness checklist.

What If We Could Finally Cure Herpes? This Scientist Is on the Case
Keith Jerome, M.D., has spent the last decade working on "molecular scissors" that can slice a latent herpes infection into oblivion.

The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis
Three different viruses cause the liver disease known as hepatitis. Here's what you need to know about the differences between them, including treatment and prevention.

Trauma Could Be Affecting Your Sex Life
Trauma can live inside our bodies, infiltrating nearly every aspect of our lives. You are not alone.