Talking about sex with a doctor is not fun. Even though doctors are prepared to talk about these things and frequently discuss them with other patients, bringing up your own sex life to your provider ...

Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can help keep you and your partners safe. Here’s what to know about who should test and when. Share on Pinterest Arthur Roan/Getty Images If you’re ...

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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common infections passed on through sexual contact, often without symptoms, that can potentially lead to serious health issues if left untreated. According to ...

Despite being common, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) still feel shameful, and that’s one reason they’re a growing problem. If you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States, ...

Rates of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have climbed for the fourth consecutive year in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday at the National STD ...

Many of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are typically identified by a handful of common symptoms. Herpes, for example, frequently causes genital warts and bumps around the mouth ...

Anyone having oral sex with somebody who has a sexually transmitted infection can contract the disease. Some, including syphilis, human papillomavirus (HPV), and herpes can cause symptoms in the mouth ...

Eight Texas cities landed in the top 100 cities in the U.S. with the highest sexually transmitted disease infection rates, according to a recent study. Innerbody, a healthcare research group, used the ...

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