New Option for Cervical Cancer Screening — Self Collected Samples
The FDA recently approved HPV testing using self-collected samples. Experts hope allowing people to collect their own samples will increase screening rates.
New CDC Guidelines Offer Recommendations On Doxy PEP
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 87%, and gonorrhea by 55%.
New Guidelines on Syphilis Testing in Pregnancy
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released new guidelines recommending that all pregnant people be screened for syphilis three times during pregnancy.
Vampire Facials Confirmed as Cause of At Least Three HIV Infections
A joint investigation by the CDC and the New Mexico Health Department has confirmed that an unlicensed medi-spa is responsible for at least three cases of HIV.
HPV-Related Cancer in Men — Stories from Survivors
We know that one important way to raise awareness about HPV-related cancer in men is by sharing stories of those who have experienced it. Here we share stories from three men on their experiences with HPV-related cancer.
An Experimental Vaccine for Chlamydia Shows Promise in Early Study
A Phase 1 trail for a possible new chlamydia vaccine had encouraging results. Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs worldwide—a vaccine could dramatically change this landscape.
Diagnosing and Managing Genital Herpes: A Two-part Conversation with Terri Warren, RN, ANP
In this two-part episode of ASHA’s Sex+Health podcast, Terri Warren, RN, ANP explains many approaches to diagnosing herpes as well as strategies to effectively manage herpes in a relationship and deal with the emotional aspects of the diagnosis.
Doxy PEP is a New Strategy to Help Prevent STIs
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 Evidence that Doxy PEP Works for STI Prevention
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.
Syphilis and Pregnancy — Preventing Congenital Syphilis
The number of babies born with syphilis in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate. There were over 10 times as many babies born with syphilis in 2022 than in 2012.