STD Basics (50)
What is an sexually transmitted disease? How do you know if you have an STD? How are STDs transmitted? How can you avoid getting sick?

Bacterial Diseases (56)
What is a bacterial STD? What do chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and other bacterial STDs have in common? How are bacterial STDs treated and diagnosed?
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Viral Diseases (52)
Which sexually transmitted diseases are caused by viruses? What should I know about HIV, HPV, Herpes, and Hepatitis? How are these diseases treated, and how can I keep my partner safe?

Parasitic & Fungal Diseases (23)
Which STDs are caused by parasites and fungus? Is a yeast infection an STD? What is trichomoniasis? How do I deal with "crabs"?

Testing & Diagnosis (47)
What you need to know about getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
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Treatment (37)
How are STDs treated? Is treatment different during pregnancy? What is prophylaxis?

Prevention (21)
How do I avoid getting an STD? How do I avoid giving one to my partner? Are all types of condoms equally effective? Where can I learn to more effectively negotiate safer sex? Why is it called safer sex instead of safe sex?

STDs - Specific Communities (30)
STDs aren't just a problem for one group. They affect different types of people - young and old, rich and poor, of all races and sexual orientations. Find out more about how STDs affect specific communities.

Risk Factors for STDs (10)
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?

STDs & Fertility (7)
Having an STD can affect your ability to have children. How do these infections affect fertility, and can these changes be prevented?

STDs & Pregnancy (19)
If you're pregnant, having an STD can affect the health of your baby. What do you need to ask the doctor to test for? When would the damage be done?

STDs & Society (12)
How do politicians affect your reproductive health? What are scientists studying? What is the history of STD research? What social issues affect your sexual health?

Living with STDs (13)
How should you talk to a new partner about STDs and STD testing? Do people treat you differently if they find out you are infected with an STD? How do STDs affect your ability to function emotionally? What should you do if you think your parter might have an STD? What are the long term consequences of STDs?

Education (11)
Resources for sexual health. How to find the information you need to talk to your partner, parent, or teenager. Where to locate support groups for people living with STDs.

Glossary (43)
A glossary of terms you might need to know when discussing sexually transmitted diseases