STD Basics
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Top 10 Questions I Get From People Who Think They Might Have an STD
A quick reference of the most common questions I get from people who are worried they might have an STD... or who were just diagnosed and don't have a clue what to do next.
STDs During Pregnancy
STDs don't only affect your health, they can affect the health of your baby.
Facts About STDs -
Have a question about sexually transmitted diseases? All your frequently asked questions about STDs are aggregated right here. Want to know more? Submit a question yourself and maybe it will make it into the STD FAQ. Learn about STD symptoms, STD treatment, STD testing, STD Prevention and more!
The Incubation Period of Common STDs
You've just had unprotected sex with a new partner, and all of a sudden a strange mark has appeared in your pubic area. Although many sexually transmitted diseases can remain asymptomatic for years, it's good to have a few guidelines for when you're just being paranoid. If the sheets haven't even cooled down yet, that pimple is almost certainly...
An Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
There are a lot of sexually transmitted diseases out there. This article gives you an overview of some of the most common ones you're likely to stumble across in your sexual explorations.
Asymptomatic Disease & The STD Epidemic
One of the factors that makes STDs so common is that most people with an STD don’t even know that they are sick. That’s why some scientists call STDs The Hidden Epidemic.
Top 10 Risk Factors for Acquiring an STD
Unprotected sex is only the most obvious risk factor for acquiring an STD. Did you know that having one STD can make you more susceptible to others?
Top 10 Ways to Avoid Contracting an STD
You know you want to have sex, but what's the best way to do so as safely as possible? How can you reduce the risk of contracting an STD?
Symptoms of Common STDs
The list of STD symptoms is diverse as the diseases themselves.
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Getting Tested for an STD
How do doctors test for various STDs?
Treatment of STDs
STD treatment is different for different STDs.
Symptoms Checker
Have a lump, a bump, or an itch? Check your symptoms at the Symptoms Checker at About.com.
The Difference Between Sexually Transmitted & Associated Diseases
Sexually associated diseases are ones that you don’t get from your partner during sex. Instead, sexual activity itself increases your risk.
