Risk Factors for STDs
What is Risky Behavior? Why is it safer sex, not safe sex? How does my drug use affect my STD risk? Are there really that many people infected with STDs?
Calculating Your STD Risk Profile
Everyone who is sexually active is at risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease. How high is your risk of STDs? Well, it depends both on who you are and who you're sleeping with. Here are some things to think about when calculating your STD risk profile.
Everyone who is sexually active is at risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease. How high is your risk of STDs? Well, it depends both on who you are and who you're sleeping with. Here are some things to think about when calculating your STD risk profile.
What does it mean for a disease or a condition to be "socially stigmatized?"
It's bad enough being diagnosed with an STD, but it's even worse when people start judging you for that diagnosis.
It's bad enough being diagnosed with an STD, but it's even worse when people start judging you for that diagnosis.
Is Oral Sex Safe Sex?
It's all very well and good to say that oral sex is not safe sex, but how much of a risk are you actually taking if you choose to practice unprotected oral sex? What sexually transmitted diseases can be transferred from genitals to mouth and vice versa?
It's all very well and good to say that oral sex is not safe sex, but how much of a risk are you actually taking if you choose to practice unprotected oral sex? What sexually transmitted diseases can be transferred from genitals to mouth and vice versa?
Risk Factors for Acquiring an STD
What social and biological factors put a person at increased risk of acquiring an STD?
What social and biological factors put a person at increased risk of acquiring an STD?
The Hidden Dangers of Nonoxynol-9
Nonoxynol-9 (N-9) may reduce your risk of pregnancy, but it can actually increase your risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. Learn more about why this spermicide that is supposed to protect you might be damaging your health.
Nonoxynol-9 (N-9) may reduce your risk of pregnancy, but it can actually increase your risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. Learn more about why this spermicide that is supposed to protect you might be damaging your health.
How Does STD Infection Increase HIV Risk?
Numerous STDs increase the risk of becoming infected with HIV. How do STDs increase the risk of HIV? Does treating STDs reduce the risk of becoming HIV positive?
Numerous STDs increase the risk of becoming infected with HIV. How do STDs increase the risk of HIV? Does treating STDs reduce the risk of becoming HIV positive?
Douching? Don't!
Douching may seem like a good idea, but it can have unfortunate consequences for your reproductive health.
Douching may seem like a good idea, but it can have unfortunate consequences for your reproductive health.
Myths About Safe Sex
I have been infuriated by some of the things I read on the Internet when it comes to safe sex. Everywhere I look, there are people spouting ridiculous untruths to get their partners to sleep with them without a condom...
I have been infuriated by some of the things I read on the Internet when it comes to safe sex. Everywhere I look, there are people spouting ridiculous untruths to get their partners to sleep with them without a condom...
How Can Circumcision Reduce A Man's Risk Of Acquiring HIV?
Circumcision can reduce a man's risk of acquiring HIV.
Circumcision can reduce a man's risk of acquiring HIV.
Why Are Young Women More Biologically Susceptible To Cervical Infections?
The transformation zone of the cervix is larger in young women.
The transformation zone of the cervix is larger in young women.
Binge Drinking May Increase Susceptibility to HIV
When you drink it's hard to make good decisions. That may increase your risk of HIV and other STDs.
When you drink it's hard to make good decisions. That may increase your risk of HIV and other STDs.
The CDC Fact Sheet on HIV/AIDS in African Americans
African Americans are at increased risk of HIV/AIDS. This fact sheet from the CDC discusses some of the reasons why.
African Americans are at increased risk of HIV/AIDS. This fact sheet from the CDC discusses some of the reasons why.