Did Dick Do It? The Latest on Males and Bacterial Vaginosis
A new study suggests a key to preventing recurrences of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women might be to treat their male partners.
A new study suggests a key to preventing recurrences of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women might be to treat their male partners.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common gynecologic infection, affecting nearly 29 percent of women in the U.S. Learn more about what BV is and how it’s diagnosed and treated.
What keeps a vagina healthy? Like many things in life, it’s all about balance. What’s important is to know what’s normal and when things may be off—and when to seek
A new study found that there are two distinct types of BV infection, one of which increases the risk of chlamydia infection.
Doxy PEP involves taking an oral antibiotic after condomless sex to prevent bacterial STIs. Research has shown that this can reduce the possibility of contracting chlamydia by 88%, syphilis by
A completely at-home PCR test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomaniasis could allow people to test themselves and get results and treatment within a matter of hours.
Doxy PEP is the strategy of taking the antibiotic doxycycline after condomless oral or anal sex to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis.
New studies add to our evidence that doxy PEP is working to prevent bacterial STIs among transgender women and men who have sex with men.
Infertility can stem from factors affecting both men and women. Sometimes, these are related to sexually transmitted infections.
Many people who take doxy PEP say it gives them peace of mind in their relationships and sex life. We sat down with Oscar Alexis, Efthimios, and Maxfield Haynes to
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