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Behavioral Methods of Contraception

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When we talk about contraception, we usual think about things that we can get from our doctors or pharmacists, but the truth is preventing pregnancy can be a simple as changing your behavior.

Are Patients Not Following Through with STI Treatment?

A prescription bag

About 1.6 million cases of chlamydia and 600,000 cases of gonorrhea are diagnosed in the United Sates each year. A new study suggests that these patients may not be following through with STI treatment or getting the right antibiotics.

A Possible New Treatment for Gonorrhea

Research on new antibiotic for gonorrhea

A clinical trial of a new antibiotic found that it works just as well as a current drug regimen for treating gonorrhea infections. This is important because the bacteria that causes gonorrhea has become resistant to most existing antibiotics.

HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer

A man hold on to his throat

You have probably heard that HPV can cause cervical cancer. But did you know that it can also cause cancers of the mouth, tongue, and throat?

FDA Approves a New At-Home Test for Three Common STIs

Swab test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trich

The FDA just approved a new, fully at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. The tests, which is only for women, will be available without a prescription. Users can collect their own sample and have results in less than 30 minutes.

How to Talk To Your Kids about Sex and Sexuality

Talking about sex with your parents

Does your child feel it’s okay to talk with you about sex and sexual health? If not, have you thought about who will answer your child’s questions? Only you can tell your child that it’s okay to ask you questions. You want to become askable!