STDs

We're Still Talking About the Cold Sore Drama on "Love Island USA"

Aug 28, 2025

We're Still Talking About the Cold Sore Drama on "Love Island USA"

Just when you thought the "Love Island USA" drama was winding down, it looks like one cast member is again stirring up one of the most unexpected controversies on the show.

You Can Still Get an STI From Oral Sex — Here's What to Know, According to MDs

Dec 5, 2024

You Can Still Get an STI From Oral Sex — Here's What to Know, According to MDs

When you think about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you're probably thinking about those transmitted during vaginal penetrative sex.

What's Actually Included in a Full STI Panel?

Nov 11, 2024

What's Actually Included in a Full STI Panel?

When it comes to your sex life, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) aren't the most romantic topic, but that doesn't mean they aren't deserving of your attention.

What Is PrEP, and Who Should Take It?

Aug 7, 2024

What Is PrEP, and Who Should Take It?

The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system and makes it hard for the body to fight off infections.

Can Oral Sex Cause Throat Cancer?

Aug 23, 2023

Can Oral Sex Cause Throat Cancer?

You don't need me to tell you about all the good stuff that comes from oral sex.

This Pill Is Being Touted as the Morning-After Pill For STIs — Here's What to Know

May 18, 2023

This Pill Is Being Touted as the Morning-After Pill For STIs — Here's What to Know

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are incredibly common.

HPV Can Be Spread Without Having Sex — What to Know

Feb 23, 2023

HPV Can Be Spread Without Having Sex — What to Know

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly transmitted STI in the US, with about 43 million new infections in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Why Are Fewer People Wearing Condoms? STD Rates Are Rising

Nov 23, 2022

Why Are Fewer People Wearing Condoms? STD Rates Are Rising

Prior to the COVID pandemic, STD rates were steadily on the rise: as of 2019, STD rates had reached an all-time high for the sixth year in a row, according to the CDC.

How to Respond If Your Partner Discloses They Have an STI

Sep 16, 2022

How to Respond If Your Partner Discloses They Have an STI

If your school's sexual education course looked a lot like the "Mean Girls" scene when Coach Carr says, "don't have sex, because you will get pregnant and die," you're not in the minority.

Hot Take: Oral Sex on Your Period Is Sexy

Aug 26, 2022

Hot Take: Oral Sex on Your Period Is Sexy

There's a lot of stigma around oral sex on vulvas and, separately, sex during menstruation.

By Framing Monkeypox as an STI, We Risk Making the Same Mistakes as the HIV/AIDS Crisis

Jul 28, 2022

By Framing Monkeypox as an STI, We Risk Making the Same Mistakes as the HIV/AIDS Crisis

Despite monkeypox once being considered a rare disease, a recent outbreak has spread globally, making the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declare the virus as a global health crisis.

Congenital Syphilis Is on the Rise, and It Has Serious Consequences For Infants

Jun 8, 2022

Congenital Syphilis Is on the Rise, and It Has Serious Consequences For Infants

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in the US, which is news no one ever wants to hear.