HHS Recognizes Herpes as a Priority in the STI National Plan
The STI National Plan has now been amended to add genital herpes as a priority.
Study Finds Anti-Trans Laws Increase Suicide Attempts in Young People
New research finds that when states pass anti-trans laws, there are more suicide attempts among transgender and non-binary kids.
Can I Get A UTI From Sex?
You can get a UTI from sex, but it’s not what you think. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They’re not considered contagious. And yet, they can be a result of sex.
Are Young People Abandoning Condoms?
Condom use is falling among young people around the world. Is a lack of sex education partly to blame?
Should heterosexual men get tested for STIs?
Widespread screening for STIs in heterosexual men is deemed “not cost effective.” Should we reconsider?
New Study Casts Doubt on the Effectiveness of Tubal Ligation
A new study says we might be overestimating just how good tubal ligation (“getting your tubes tied” ) is at preventing pregnancy.
September 30 is National Get Tested Day
ASHA has declared September 30 as National Get Tested Day—a day to raise awareness about the importance of getting tested for sexually transmitted infections.
HPV Vaccination Rates Among Teens Not Going Up
For the second year in a row, HPV vaccination rates among teens have not gone up according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
WHO Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency
The World Health Association recently declared a global health emergency amid rising cases of mpox. The current outbreak, which began in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DCR), is caused by a deadlier form of the virus than the one that spread throughout the world in 2022.
FDA Approves First At-Home Syphilis Test
The FDA recently approved an at-home test for syphilis that can provide initial results in just 15-minutes. Syphilis has been surging in recent years with the number of cases rising 80% between 2018 and 2022 alone.