HIV and AIDS are not interchangeable terms. An individual with AIDS has HIV, however, an individual with HIV does not necessarily have AIDS. … [Read more...] about HIV/AIDS
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Herpes
Herpes stems from 2 different viruses that can affect the mouth or genitals. It is extremely easy to contract and is typically spread via skin to skin contact. Herpes is a virus, and currently has no cure, only symptom management. … [Read more...] about Herpes
How to have Safer Sex
How to have Safer Sex Why “Safer” Sex? Sex that involves penetration is a potentially high risk activity, meaning it can dramatically affect the health and mental state of the individuals involved. While sex is totally normal … [Read more...] about How to have Safer Sex
Getting Tested
Getting Tested When should I get tested? There are a few reasons why you may choose to get tested: You are sexually active. Now, we are not saying every time you have sex you need an STI test immediately following. It … [Read more...] about Getting Tested
Hepatitis B & C
Hepatitis is a viral liver infection that currently has no cure. There are five major types of Hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E. The most important of the five are Hepatitis B and C. So what’s the difference between the two? … [Read more...] about Hepatitis B & C
Gonorrhea
Also known as “The Clap” or “The Drip”, Gonorrhea is another sexually transmitted bacterial infection with little to no symptoms. Just like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea can lead to significant health and reproductive issues if gone … [Read more...] about Gonorrhea
Genital Warts
What are Genital Warts? Genital warts are small, flesh colored bumps that may appear on one’s pubic region. These bumps are caused by certain strands of the Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV. Genital warts are extremely common, … [Read more...] about Genital Warts
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is currently the highest reported sexually transmitted bacterial infection. Largely affecting individuals 25 years and younger, Chlamydia typically shows no symptoms. Gone untreated, it can severely impact one’s health … [Read more...] about Chlamydia
Chancroid
Have you even heard of Chancroid? It’s ok if you haven’t! (My spell check doesn’t even recognize the word). This is both good and bad. The good: The instances of Chancroid have decreased dramatically over the past couple of years. … [Read more...] about Chancroid
Pubic Lice
Pubic Lice, commonly known as “crabs”, are small insects acquired through sexual or close contact. Why the nickname crabs? Well, believe it or not, the lice look like little crabs. These insects live around one’s pubic region, … [Read more...] about Pubic Lice