New CDC Guidelines Offer Recommendations On Doxy PEP
Doxy PEP involves taking an oral antibiotic after condomless sex to prevent bacterial STIs. Research has shown that this can reduce the possibility of contracting chlamydia by 88%, syphilis by
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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.
Learn More About Doxy PEP from Three People Who Take It
Many people who take doxy PEP say it gives them peace of mind in their relationships and sex life. We sat down with Oscar Alexis, Efthimios, and Maxfield Haynes to
YESMeansTest
YES Means TEST Saying yes to sex? Then say YES to TEST! YES Means TEST is an ASHA public awareness campign focused on destigmatizing STD testing among young people. Chlamydia
Improving Adolescent Sexual Health through Routine Screening and Preventive Care
Improving Adolescent and Young Adult Sexual Health through Routine Screening and Preventive Care Maria Trent, MD, MPH, FAAP, FSAHM Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and American Sexual Health
Should we be recommending STI testing for all sexually active heterosexual men?
Widespread screening for STIs in heterosexual men is deemed “not cost effective.” Should we reconsider?
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.
Young People Say They Prefer At-Home STI Testing
A study revealed that the majority of young people would prefer testing for STIs at home over going to a doctor’s office or clinic.
Universal Screening for Syphilis in Emergency Departments Can Catch Infections that Would Otherwise Be Missed
A new study found that opt-out screenings for all patients in emergency departments caught numerous cases of syphilis and HIV that would have gone undetected under other screening protocols.
New Study Links Doxy PEP to Growing Antibiotic Resistance
A new study is raising concerns that doxy PEP, a strategy of taking medication to prevent STIs, might already be contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.