STDs in Specific Communities
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.
The Lowdown On the Down Low
Men on the down low are men who sleep with other men while in relationships with women. Learn why this happens, and the sexual hazards associated with down low lifestyles.
Men on the down low are men who sleep with other men while in relationships with women. Learn why this happens, and the sexual hazards associated with down low lifestyles.
STDs & the Elderly
Sexually transmitted diseases aren't only a problem of the young. Older people can suffer from them, too. In fact, there are several reasons why older adults may actually be in more danger from STDs than their younger companions.
Sexually transmitted diseases aren't only a problem of the young. Older people can suffer from them, too. In fact, there are several reasons why older adults may actually be in more danger from STDs than their younger companions.
Safer Sex For Lesbians
Women who have sex with women don't need to worry about getting pregnant, so they frequently also fail to think about safer sex. This is unfortunate, since there are several STDs that can be passed from woman to woman. The situation is additionally complicated because lesbians tend to have lower health care utilization, and may not be screened for problems as often as their heterosexual counterparts.
Women who have sex with women don't need to worry about getting pregnant, so they frequently also fail to think about safer sex. This is unfortunate, since there are several STDs that can be passed from woman to woman. The situation is additionally complicated because lesbians tend to have lower health care utilization, and may not be screened for problems as often as their heterosexual counterparts.
The Problem With Virginity Pledges
Focusing on the abstract concept of virginity is a dangerous way to approach sex education. Ask any two people, and they may not even agree on what it means. That's a problem, because shouldn't sex education help you figure out what you should and shouldn't do?
Focusing on the abstract concept of virginity is a dangerous way to approach sex education. Ask any two people, and they may not even agree on what it means. That's a problem, because shouldn't sex education help you figure out what you should and shouldn't do?
Make Your Own Dental Dam
Dental dams can be hard to find, not to mention expensive. You can, however, make your own with a condom and a pair of scissors!
Dental dams can be hard to find, not to mention expensive. You can, however, make your own with a condom and a pair of scissors!
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.
Teen Sex and Teen Sexuality
Some important things your teenager should know about sex
Some important things your teenager should know about sex
Old AIDS
This article describes the need for HIV/AIDS education for the elderly. In the United States, approximately 10% of new HIV diagnoses occur in people 50 and older.
This article describes the need for HIV/AIDS education for the elderly. In the United States, approximately 10% of new HIV diagnoses occur in people 50 and older.
Negotiating Condom Use
This website, from the American Social Health Association, has some good tips for negotiating condom use with your sexual partners.
This website, from the American Social Health Association, has some good tips for negotiating condom use with your sexual partners.
HIV/AIDS and African Americans
This is the CDC's resource page for information about African Americans and the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
This is the CDC's resource page for information about African Americans and the HIV/AIDS epidemic.