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STD Symptoms

Safe Sex

  • STDs and Oral Sex
    Read about the types of sexually transmitted diseases that could be transmitted to you from an infected partner during oral sex. 
  • Think You're Safe?
    So you think you're disease-free? Don't assume you're totally safe just because you haven't gone all the way.
  • Safe and Sexy
    It's Saturday night and the best date you've ever been on is winding down. You're both in the car on your way home, and out of the blue, your date asks...
  • Speak Up for Safer Sex
    Using a condom consistently and correctly every time you have sex is vital. Find out how to talk to your partner about the importance of wearing a condom. 
  • Sex in the Summertime
    Schedules are more relaxed, families are planning vacations, and you are looking for ways to have a good time. We all know what that means. Sex.
  • It's STD Awareness Month!
    Now is the time to protect yourself from STDs by learning about symptoms, treatment and prevention. 

Condom Basics

Dr. Tim's Guide to Using a Condom

Dr.Tim outlines the dos and don'ts of condom usage to help you and your partner stay protected.
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Abstinence

Common Types of STDs

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    AIDS/HIV
    HIV/AIDS is no longer a death sentence, but the disease hasn't disappeared. Every hour there are 2 new infections among people under the age of 25. 
  • Genital Herpes
    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. Most genital herpes is caused by HSV type 2.
  • Gonorrhea
    Gonorrhea is a bacteria that grows in warm areas of the body like the cervix, urinary tract, mouth, or rectum. About 2.5 million cases occur annually in America. 
  • Hepatitis
    Hepatitis often initially appears with few if any symptoms. If there are symptoms, they tend to mimic "flu-like" symptoms. Read on for what you need to know.
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    Syphilis
    Syphilis has sometimes been called "the great imitator" because its early symptoms are similar to those of many other diseases.