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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted sexually by someone who is infected. These infections are usually passed by intercourse, but can also be passed through other types of sex, such as oral sex.
STDs can be caused by viruses or bacteria. If you have ever had sex, you may be at risk for having an STD. You are at higher risk if you have had many sex partners, have had sex with someone who has had many partners, or have had sex without using
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Why get tested for STDs? What to Expect?
Having sex? On a regular or irregular basis? Know your partner's sexual history and health status? Are you really sure about that? Then... Read more »
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in Older Adults
Age offers no protection against STDs. You only have to look to a recent survey from Britain that shows that the numbers of STDs in people... Read more »
Shaving, Waxing and STDs
I’ve recently discovered a huge obsession with pubic hair in today’s world, or at least in the metropolitan city in which I live. ... Read more »
Myths about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
There are many myths and misconceptions about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The following are some common myths and the... Read more »
Raising the Alarm on Herpes & Other STDs in Teen Girls
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 »
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Teen STDs can lead to infertility
According to experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infertility may be a "down the road" concern for many teens who... Read more »
3 STDs that can show on your face
Having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be upsetting and embarrassing, and it can be even more so if the visual signs of the diseases appear... Read more »
Circumcision guards against STDs
The decision of whether or not to circumcise an infant can be a difficult one, but new research suggests that having the procedure may reduce the... Read more »
Widowers at higher risk for STDs: study
Older men who have recently lost their wives have a higher risk of having sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) than men of the same age who are still... Read more »
1 in 4 teenage girls have STDs
Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in every four teen girls has a sexually transmitted disease (STD).... Read more »
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