Sexually transmitted infection or STI testing is a routine part of sexual health care that helps protect both you and your partner by identifying infections early, before they lead to complications that are much harder to treat later. Whether you are starting a new relationship, have not been tested in a while or just want…
Human papillomavirus, better known as HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 42 million Americans currently have HPV, with roughly 13 million new infections each year. Despite how common it is, many women still have…
Everyone should know how to start a conversation about STD testing with their partner or provider and everyone who is sexually active should be screened at some point. Sometimes testing isn’t necessary (sometimes it is) and sometimes it’s just best practice to make sure you’re healthy. But if it is recommended, and you do get…
Human papillomavirus, or HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). About 79 million Americans have HPV and 14 million people become infected with it each year. For many people, the virus goes away on its own without much incident. There’s also a vaccine available to protect people. The bad news is that, if undetected…
Did you read the Washington Post Health section last week? If so, you may have seen some scary numbers related to sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). Specifically, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis are on the rise and these three diseases hit record highs in 2016. Chlamydia cases increased by 6%, Gonorrhea by 13%, and Syphilis by a…