Articles for Tag: "STD"

HPV vaccines can help prevent cancer later in life 
HPV vaccines can help prevent cancer later in life
Most adults are exposed to HPV at some point in their lifetime. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
Honesty is the best policy – even at the doctor’s office 
Honesty is the best policy – even at the doctor’s office
Telling your doctor inaccuracies about your lifestyle or medical history may steer them wrong when it comes to your care.
5 STI myths busted 
5 STI myths busted
Chlamydia, herpes, crabs — there seem to be as many STI myths out there as types of infections.
Sexually active during COVID-19? You may want to get screened for STIs. 
Sexually active during COVID-19? You may want to get screened for STIs.
Social distancing did not stop these infections from rising.
How many teenagers have had sex? 
How many teenagers have had sex?
Experts say parents should be talking to their teens about the health risks involved.
Teens don’t know the risks of oral sex 
Teens don’t know the risks of oral sex
Nearly half of 15-19 year olds have engaged in oral sex, yet many don’t consider the possibility of infection.
Let’s talk about STIs 
Let’s talk about STIs
An expert tackles the tough topic of sexually transmitted infections and what you can do to reduce your risk of getting them.