New and Notable in Sexual Health

First Case of Clade Ib Mpox Reported in California; CDC Says Risk Remains Low

A case of a potentially more serious version of mpox that has been spreading quickly in Africa has been confirmed in California.

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

Tribal Leaders Want Syphilis to Be Declared a Public Health Emergency

According to the Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center, syphilis rates among Native Americans in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South rose 1,865% from 2020 to 2022.

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 package of Opill contraceptives on the shelf at the pharmacy

Over-the-Counter Contraceptives Might Soon Be Covered by All Insurance

The Biden Administration proposed new rules designed to make getting contraception easier and less expensive.

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.

Study Finds Anti-Trans Laws Increase Suicide Attempts in Young People

New research finds that when states pass anti-trans laws, there are more suicide attempts among transgender and non-binary kids.

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, but they can be a result of sex,