Vaginal Health

Vaginal Health​ The vagina is often referred to as a “self-cleaning oven,” and rightly so. Less is more when it comes to keeping your vagina helpful. What’s important is to know what’s normal and when things may be off—and when to seek care. What keeps a vagina healthy? Like many things in life, it’s all […]

Trichomoniasis (a.k.a. “Trich)

Trichomoniasis

With roughly two million cases in the U.S., trichomoniasis (“trich”) is the most common STI you’ve never heard of. Learn more about this common STI in our four-part expert series.

Scabies

Scabies:Fast Facts Scabies is an infestation of the top layer of skin caused by the parasite, Sarcoptes scabiei, often called scabies or mites. The female parasite burrows under the skin and lays eggs. It takes approximately 10 days for the eggs to hatch and become adult mites. At this point, the cycle will begin again. […]

NGU

NGU

NGU:Fast Facts Nongonococcal urethritis—or NGU—is an infection of the urethra caused by pathogens (germs) other than gonorrhea. Several kinds of germs can cause NGU, like trichomonas vaginalis or mycoplasma genitalium, but the most common cause is chlamydia. There are nonsexual causes for NGU as well, such as a urinary tract infection or catheterization. NGU is […]

Molluscum

Molluscum:Fast Facts Molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) It usually causes one or more small lesions/bumps. Molluscum is generally a harmless infection and symptoms may resolve on their own. While once a disease primarily of children, molluscum has evolved to become a sexually transmitted disease in adults. How […]

Hepatitis

Hepatitis

Hepatitis:Fast Facts Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by a group of viruses. There are five major types of viral hepatitis: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E. Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the most common types of viral hepatitis found in the […]

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea:Fast Facts Gonorrhea (also known as “the clap”) is an infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is passed on during vaginal, anal, and oral sex (performing or receiving). Many men infected with gonorrhea have symptoms, while most women do not. If it is undiagnosed and untreated, gonorrhea can cause serious health complications. What […]

Crabs

Crabs

Crabs:Fast Facts Pubic lice, also known as crabs, are small parasites that feed on human blood. They’re usually found on the pubic hair, but can also be found on other parts of the body where a person has coarse hair (such as armpits, eyelashes, and facial hair). Anyone can get crabs and they are very […]

Get Tested

Get tested for STDs

Getting Tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections Many people think they would know if they had a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The truth is many STIs have no signs or symptoms in the majority of people infected. Or they have mild signs that can be easily overlooked. The only way to know if you have an […]

Sex After 50

Sex after 50

Sex as We Age Sex can be part of life well into our later years. While we may face health challenges as we age, we can still continue to enjoy a satisfying sex life. Sex doesn’t stop at 50 (or 60, or 80 for that matter). But the recognition that older adults are sexual beings […]