HIV Testing
The only way to tell you have HIV is get tested. Testing is recommended at least once for everyone, and may be recommended more often for some. Testing can be quick, easy and confidential.
Fast Facts about HIV
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Learn the basics about how HIV prevention, testing, and treatment.
Five Things You Should Know about Herpes
ASHA answers many questions from the public about STIs, including about genital herpes. Here we offer five things to know about how to manage this common infection.
Vaginal Health
Vaginal Health The vagina is often referred to as a “self-cleaning oven,” and rightly so. Less is more when it comes to keeping your vagina helpful. What’s important is to know what’s normal and when things may be off—and when to seek care. What keeps a vagina healthy? Like many things in life, it’s all […]
Trichomoniasis (a.k.a. “Trich)
With roughly two million cases in the U.S., trichomoniasis (“trich”) is the most common STI you’ve never heard of. Learn more about this common STI in our four-part expert series.
Scabies
Scabies:Fast Facts Scabies is an infestation of the top layer of skin caused by the parasite, Sarcoptes scabiei, often called scabies or mites. The female parasite burrows under the skin and lays eggs. It takes approximately 10 days for the eggs to hatch and become adult mites. At this point, the cycle will begin again. […]
NGU
NGU:Fast Facts Nongonococcal urethritis—or NGU—is an infection of the urethra caused by pathogens (germs) other than gonorrhea. Several kinds of germs can cause NGU, like trichomonas vaginalis or mycoplasma genitalium, but the most common cause is chlamydia. There are nonsexual causes for NGU as well, such as a urinary tract infection or catheterization. NGU is […]
Molluscum
Molluscum:Fast Facts Molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) It usually causes one or more small lesions/bumps. Molluscum is generally a harmless infection and symptoms may resolve on their own. While once a disease primarily of children, molluscum has evolved to become a sexually transmitted disease in adults. How […]
Hepatitis
Hepatitis:Fast Facts Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by a group of viruses. There are five major types of viral hepatitis: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E. Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the most common types of viral hepatitis found in the […]
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea:Fast Facts Gonorrhea (also known as “the clap”) is an infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is passed on during vaginal, anal, and oral sex (performing or receiving). Many men infected with gonorrhea have symptoms, while most women do not. If it is undiagnosed and untreated, gonorrhea can cause serious health complications. What […]