Share Your Story
ASHA has long collected stories from individuals willing to share their experiences with STIs. While we use these in our patient advocacy work, we also share them here as a
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HPV-Related Cancer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 36,500 HPV-associated cancers occur in the U.S each year.
Crabs, also know as Pubic Lice
Pubic lice, also known as crabs, are small parasites that feed on human blood. They’re usually found on the pubic hair, but can also be found on other parts of
Celebrating Sexual Health in September
Each year, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) celebrates World Sexual Health Day on September 4th, and the theme for the 2024 observation is Positive Relationships.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)—Understanding this Common Infection
There are over 100 different types of human papillomavirus, or HPV. Some types of HPV can cause genital warts and other types can cause cancer, including cancer of the cervix,
Genital Herpes and Pregnancy
If you are pregnant and you have genital herpes, you may be concerned about the risk of spreading the infection to your baby. Be reassured that the risk is extremely
STIs and Cancer
STIs and Cancer There are a number of risk factors for cancer; increasingly of interest to researchers is the link between cancer and viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. Some sexually
Did Dick Do It? The Latest on Males and Bacterial Vaginosis
A new study suggests a key to preventing recurrences of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women might be to treat their male partners.
MGen: The STI You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
Mycoplasma genitalium, or Mgen, was first identified in 1981. It is a bacterium that can infect the reproductive tract and is passed on through sexual contact.
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month https://youtu.be/UGwd7QfjkbI According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that this year more than 113,500 women will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer