Sex and Gender — What’s the Difference?
The words sex and gender are sometimes used interchangeably, but they actually mean different things. Sex and gender may seem complicated, but it’s all pretty simple. Neither biological sex nor gender breaks down to just male/female.
The Impact of STIs on Fertility
Infertility can stem from factors affecting both men and women. Sometimes, these are related to sexually transmitted infections.
BV and Chlamydia—New Research Shows a Possible Link
A new study found that there are two distinct types of BV infection, one of which increases the risk of chlamydia infection.
ASHA Denounces Executive Order on Sex as Inaccurate and Harmful
President Trump’s executive order declaring that the federal government would recognize only two sexes is inaccurate and dangerous. It represents an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and a threat to the dignity and safety of transgender individuals and their families.
What You Need to Know About the HPV Self-Collection Test
There’s a new way to screen for cervical cancer—no pelvic exam, stirrups, or speculum involved.
Two Studies Show Doxy PEP is a Winning Strategy
Two studies published in this month’s JAMA Internal Medicine offer encouraging findings about the use of Doxy PEP.
First Case of New Mpox Type Reported in California
A case of a potentially more serious version of mpox that has been spreading quickly in Africa has been confirmed in California.
Tribal Leaders Want Syphilis to Be Declared a Public Health Emergency
According to the Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center, syphilis rates among Native Americans in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South rose 1,865% from 2020 to 2022.
Cautious Optimism as New 2023 Data Suggests Progress in Addressing the STI Epidemic
CDC just released the 2023 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Surveillance and for the first time in a long time the data is encouraging.
Over-the-Counter Contraceptives Might Soon Be Covered by All Insurance
The Biden Administration proposed new rules designed to make getting contraception easier and less expensive.
