Did you know that April is National STD Awareness Month? That’s right, this is the time to discuss and develop healthy sexual habits that we can put into practice for the rest of the year (or, rather, for the rest of your life). Have a burning question about an STD? Been putting off a visit to the doctor? This is your month to make time for sexual health. In order to best take advantage of this annual period, I have compiled a list of 5 ways to observe (celebrate?) STD Awareness...
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 »
Once you've had a symptomatic outbreak of herpes, you often can tell when another one is coming on. And, many, aware of the warning signs -... Read more »
I want to add my own thoughts about inSPOT, the website that allows you to notify an ex-lover that he/she may have an STD, and elaborate on... Read more »
It's that time of year again. Maybe you get a nice break from work or school. There are holiday parties to look forward to and the... Read more »
About once or twice a month, I see a young male in his late teens or early 20s who come to me to evaluate a bump or lesion on his penis.... Read more »
You tell yourself it's just an itch. Some prolonged jock itch, or a little rash -- nothing a little soap and water can't cure, right? But soap and... Read more »
Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Each year, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. contract a sexually transmitted disease.... 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 »
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 »
Food labels can help you compare the nutrient content of similar foods, as well as see how the food fits into your dietary eating habits. Food... Read more »
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