Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. contract a sexually transmitted disease. Thus, it is important to understand what behaviors put you, your family and friends at risk. All of us must take responsibility for protecting ourselves and our partners. Simply addressing these issues does not imply approval of the sexual practices discussed.
Most STDs are treatable, but AIDS has no cure and death is virtually certain....
Read moreI am not sure how many people know that April is STD awareness month. Sexually Transmitted Diseases used to be called Venereal Disease... Read more »
The time has come. You're dating a great guy and you think that things may soon lead to the bedroom. But, being responsible, you know... Read more »
I remember when I told my parents I got herpes. Well, I didn’t exactly tell them, my sister did. I was studying abroad at the time... Read more »
Raising the Alarm on STDs in Teen Girls Did you hear the recent study that showed that one in four girls and young women are infected... Read more »
I can't count the number of times that a patient was shocked when they were diagnosed with an STD. Many of my patients seem surprised that... Read more »
It has now been well proven that oral sex is a potential means by which HIV can be transmitted. And it’s not only HIV -- certainly any of the other... Read more »
When it comes to STD tests, a lot of teens want them all. “Test me for everything,” they say -- but that’s not really practical. The reason is... Read more »
STD Questions to ask Your Doctor What tests are needed to determine if there is an STD? Does each condition have its own test, or is there one test... Read more »
What is the Definition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted sexually by someone who is... Read more »
Summer vacation -- time off from school or work, lazy days spent at the beach, and maybe even steamy nights filled with the passion of a summer... Read more »