Yes, this also means disclosing oral herpes. Sometimes, “people don’t care as much about oral infections because…stigma de-emphasizes one and sensationalizes the other,” Jenelle Pierce, an...
When was the last time you were screened for STIs? If the answer that just popped into your head is “pre-COVID,” it might be time to...
Most Americans don’t know that human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause multiple types of cancer beyond cervical cancer, according to a new survey from the National Institutes of Health...
When symptoms are present, they may vary from person to person, depending on the area that’s infected; gonorrhea symptoms can also be mistaken for other common health...
Beyond messaging, the testing, treatment, and vaccination infrastructure must also be equitable and robust, especially as an outbreak continues to grow. Oni Blackstock, MD, founder and...
If you’re currently dealing with a swollen vagina or vulva, it’s understandable to have questions—like, a lot of them. One biggie: How long does it usually...
You might love basking in the summer heat and spending hours in a swimsuit. But your vagina? Not so much. Some common warm-weather habits can lead...
Despite some outdated misconceptions, sex doesn’t need to include penetration. And if you are having any kind of sex, then you should be thinking about sexually...
Sex can be amazing, but it can leave you with more than a body-quaking orgasm. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), like “the clap,” are always a risk...
Back to top How long do penile yeast infections last? This depends on how advanced the yeast infection is, how fast you treat it, and how...
