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.
A Truly At-Home Test for Bacterial STIs Does Well in Trials
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.
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.
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.
Should heterosexual men get tested for STIs?
Widespread screening for STIs in heterosexual men is deemed “not cost effective.” Should we reconsider?
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).
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.
Survey Says: Americans Have Misconceptions About STIs
How are STIs transmitted? When should someone be tested? A national survey from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds many in the U.S. struggle when answering those questions.
Can I Get an STI from Kissing?
You can get STIs from kissing, but most experts would tell you that kissing—even passionate kissing with tongue—is a pretty safe sexual behavior.
