Doxy-PEP is a New Strategy to Help Prevent STIs
Doxy-PEP is the strategy of taking the antibiotic doxycycline after condomless oral or anal sex to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis.
Doxy-PEP is the strategy of taking the antibiotic doxycycline after condomless oral or anal sex to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis.
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.
The USPSTF recently released updated recommendations on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. The recommendations add additional medications, including a long-acting injectable.
Testing for STIs at home? It’s possible, and an increasingly popular option. Read on to better understand how home testing works and what free at-home tests are available in your area.
[post_date] Rates of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) dipped between 1999 and 2016 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among those
There are many myths and misconceptions about genital HPV. We’re clearing up some common ones here
Getting Tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections Many people think they would know if they had a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The truth is many STIs have no signs or symptoms
James Allen, MD, MPH James R. Allen is a former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA). During his career, Dr. Allen has held key
Position Statements ASHA publishes Position Statements on emerging issues in health policy as part of its advocacy work. These statements are intended to reflect the perspective of Americans affected by
Vaccines Give your sex life a shot in the arm! Vaccines can prevent many diseases, including some that are sexually transmitted, like HPV and hepatitis. One important prevention tool against
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