How Long Can You Live With HIV?

March 19, 2019

If you are worried that you, a partner or a loved one might have HIV or are dealing with a recent diagnosis, there’s one question that’s probably on your mind: how long can you live with HIV? That question is a little easier to...

Bacterial STDs: What You Need to Know

March 14, 2019

One of the few types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) includes bacterial STDs and STIs. Among others in the long list of STDs, bacterial STDs are often the most common but usually easier to treat. We all know that microorganisms cause most infections, and...

What Is Semen Made Of?

February 28, 2019

What is semen made of? The answer might surprise you. The first and most common misconception to address is that semen and sperm are not the same thing. While the two terms are sometimes discussed interchangeably, semen and sperm are different. Sperm are reproductive...

Does Insurance Cover STD Testing?

February 18, 2019

Does insurance cover sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing? Unfortunately, this isn’t an easy question to answer. How much it costs to get tested for STDs will always depend on where you get tested and what tests you have done. If you get tested somewhere...

Can You Donate Blood if You Have Herpes?

February 1, 2019

Can you donate blood if you have herpes or another STD? With January being national blood donor month, this question is undoubtedly on the minds of many. Whether you have herpes or another STD, or you are STD free, you might be curious about...

Can a Pap Smear Detect STDs?

There are many components to the recommended annual well-woman exam, including a pap smear. Can a pap smear detect STDs? Pap smears are essential in the early detection of cervical cancer, which often involves the detection of human papillomavirus (HPV). However, it’s unlikely that...

Yeast Infection vs UTI: What’s the difference?

Yeast infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs) can have similar symptoms, but they’re actually very different infections. In this blog, we’ll break down the differences between the two infections and several related infections that fall under the umbrella term vaginitis. What is vaginitis? Vaginitis...

QUIZ: How do I know if I have Gonorrhea?

December 21, 2018

If you’re asking yourself, “how do I know if I have gonorrhea,” unfortunately, the answer may not be easy to find. Gonorrhea is one of the most common STDs in the US, with the CDC estimating 820,000 cases of gonorrhea annually. Reported cases of...

STDs in College

While the goal of most college experiences is to prepare you for life ahead, the experience of contracting an STD in college can create life-altering complications. Entering college for the first time as a young adult can be an exciting new chapter in life,...

Is Scabies an STD?

December 11, 2018

Is scabies an STD? In short, no. This contagious skin condition is most commonly passed through non-sexual skin-to-skin contact. However, it can technically be considered a sexually transmitted disease or infection because it is commonly spread through sexual and other intimate contact. What is...