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Contraception and Birth Control Methods

Anyone who is having penis-in-vagina sex runs the risk of getting pregnant every time they have sex. Even if it’s your first time. Even if you have your period. Even if it’s a full moon and Mercury is in retrograde.

Learn about Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy

Sexual anatomy typically refers to the both the external sexual organs, like the vulva and penis, and the internal organs involved in reproduction, like the uterus and seminal vesicle. Learn about this part of the body and how it works.

Learn about Sexual Health

There are many things that fall under the sexual health umbrella—reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections, relationships, gender expression, and so much more.

Universal Screening for Syphilis in Emergency Departments Can Catch Infections that Would Otherwise Be Missed

A new study found that opt-out screenings for all patients in emergency departments caught numerous cases of syphilis and HIV that would have gone undetected under other screening protocols.

Young People Say They Prefer At-Home STI Testing

A study revealed that the majority of young people would prefer testing for STIs at home over going to a doctor’s office or clinic.

Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections—How It Works

Many STIs have no signs or symptoms in the majority of people infected. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)—Understanding this Common Infection

There are over 100 different types of human papillomavirus, or HPV. Some types of HPV can cause genital warts and other types can cause cancer, including cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis or anus, as well as cancer in the back of the throat.