Category: STD Testing

On the topic of herpes transmission, there are a lot of myths and rumors out there. But the idea that you can get herpes from kissing? That's a different story.

Having sex with your partner can be an emotional rollercoaster: it may leave you feeling invigorated–or perhaps just a little queazy. One of the most common negative experiences would include flu like symptoms after sex. This would include symptoms such as a headache, fever,...

In an effort to practice safer sex and avoid STIs, you might be asking yourself a serious question: can you get chlamydia from kissing? One of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), chlamydia is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. If you’re reading...

Medical clinics and doctor’s offices can test for some STDs but most don’t routinely do these tests. The reason why has to do with the tests themselves and the requirements from the insurance companies that approve payment for the tests. Here are some of...

Whether you are an adult seeking sexual health or a young adult searching how to get STD tested without your parents knowing, everyone should feel free to get tested without judgment. Even though getting tested shows maturity and accountability, some still find the process...

Tinea cruris (known more commonly as “jock itch”) is an infection caused by fungi that live on human skin, hair, and nails. In warm, damp conditions (like the groin area after an intense workout) the fungi are able to multiply, leaving an itchy, red...

After unprotected sex, STD worries may quickly rise to the top of your mind. Are you having unusual symptoms? Do you worry that you might have an STD? With most STDs, early treatment is critical. Whether you have a treatable problem or a chronic...

While hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, all cause liver inflammation, they are different diseases caused by different viruses. The latter two may be sexually transmitted, but hepatitis A is typically not considered an STD. For this reason, people often wonder if hepatitis...

While neither sex is immune to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), there is a marked difference in the impact that STDs have on men and women: In addition to being more likely to suffer long-term health complications, women are more likely to suffer from infertility....

If you’ve spent any time on social media over the past decade or so, you may have inadvertently come across the term “Blue Waffle STD” at some point. Now, if you’re lucky, you kept on scrolling and never looked back. But if for some...