HPV-Related Cancer in Men
About 4 out of 10 HPV-related cancers occur in men, which means that about 15,000 men get cancers caused by HPV each year.
February is National Condom Month
Currently, condoms are the only widely available, proven method for reducing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during sex. Condoms work.
Talking to a Partner about Condoms
Don’t be shy to talk with your partner about safer sex and condoms: For both of you, this is one of the most important conversations you can have. It’s also one of the smartest!
Even More Evidence for the Value of Early HPV Vaccination
An exciting new study in Scotland found no cases of invasive cervical cancer in young women who had gotten the HPV vaccine by the time they were 14.
The State of STIs — CDC Reports an Alarming Rise in Syphilis
CDC released new surveillance data on sexually transmitted infections. There were 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reported in the United States in 2022. Rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia remain high, and rates of syphilis have gone up an alarming 80% since 2018.
Celebrating Cervical Health Awareness Month in January
Cervical Health Awareness Month in January is a time to learn about cervical health and cancer prevention. The World Health Organization has a plan for the elimination of cervical cancer through vaccination and screening—we can get there!
Spread the Word about Syphilis Prevention
Syphilis cases in newborns are skyrocketing—up 183% since 2018. Congenital syphilis is a public health crisis. If you want to help spread the word about the state of congenital syphilis and syphilis prevention, you can share these images and messages below on all of your social channels.
Drug Shortage Means Pregnant Patients Get Delayed Care
As rates of congenital syphilis skyrocket, a severe shortage of the only antibiotic approved to treat syphilis in pregnant women is delaying care for pregnant patients.
CDC Warns About Worrisome New Mpox Outbreak
An outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is worrying public health officials. This is the largest outbreak in the country’s history and is caused by a deadlier type of the virus than the one that spread across the globe in 2022.
A Step Forward for STI Testing: FDA Approves an At-Home Testing Option
For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration has given market authorization to an at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea.