STIs in Older Adults are Rising—Up to Seven Times Higher Than 2012
STIs in older adults have increased dramatically over the past several decades, and we’re still not talking about it.
STIs in older adults have increased dramatically over the past several decades, and we’re still not talking about it.
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by a group of viruses—hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. When hepatitis viruses damage liver cells, scar tissue is formed and those cells can no longer function.
CDC just released the 2023 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Surveillance and for the first time in a long time the data is encouraging.
So you got tested for STIs and have your results. Ideally, STI test results are easy to understand and you have a health care provider available to answer any questions. But sometimes you may find yourself with just a lab report filled with unclear terms.
There are so many ways to prevent HIV. You can start by getting tested to learn your status.
Whether you’re thinking about having sex, starting a new relationship, or just have questions, we can help. Learn more about how to be prepared for sex.
Am I ready for sex? This is a very common question. Your question may be “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex for the first time?” or “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex with a new person?” or even “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex with my ex again?” Whatever your question is, we’re sorry to say we can’t give you a definitive answer.
The word sex has more than one meaning. On this page we explain some of the common sexual behaviors because we think being specific is always better.
Mpox used to be rare in the United States. Before 2022, most cases were in people who’d traveled internationally or who’d had had contact with animals imported from other countries. That changed with the global mpox outbreak that began in 2022. That year, there were about 30,000 cases of mpox in this country.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing $4 million to expand rapid syphilis testing. The goal is to find and treat more cases of syphilis during pregnancy to prevent congenital syphilis and its complications.
STIs in older adults have increased dramatically over the past several decades, and we’re still not talking about it.
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by a group of viruses—hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. When hepatitis viruses damage liver cells, scar tissue is formed and those cells can no longer function.
CDC just released the 2023 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Surveillance and for the first time in a long time the data is encouraging.
So you got tested for STIs and have your results. Ideally, STI test results are easy to understand and you have a health care provider available to answer any questions. But sometimes you may find yourself with just a lab report filled with unclear terms.
There are so many ways to prevent HIV. You can start by getting tested to learn your status.
Whether you’re thinking about having sex, starting a new relationship, or just have questions, we can help. Learn more about how to be prepared for sex.
Am I ready for sex? This is a very common question. Your question may be “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex for the first time?” or “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex with a new person?” or even “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex with my ex again?” Whatever your question is, we’re sorry to say we can’t give you a definitive answer.
The word sex has more than one meaning. On this page we explain some of the common sexual behaviors because we think being specific is always better.
Mpox used to be rare in the United States. Before 2022, most cases were in people who’d traveled internationally or who’d had had contact with animals imported from other countries. That changed with the global mpox outbreak that began in 2022. That year, there were about 30,000 cases of mpox in this country.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing $4 million to expand rapid syphilis testing. The goal is to find and treat more cases of syphilis during pregnancy to prevent congenital syphilis and its complications.