Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Noted Evangelical preacher and faith leader Franklin Graham linked an uptick in sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis to extramarital sex and homosexuality.

Reports from around the world suggest that a growing number of syphilis cases are leading to an inflammatory eye disease.

Donovanosis causes beefy, red blisters that bleed easily to appear on the genitals.

"It's yet another good reason to pack the condoms for the summer holidays—and actually use them," one doctor said.

The state has the second-highest rates of gonorrhea in the country after Mississippi.

If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health conditions, including blindness and neurological disorders that can result in death.

Many women use the same explanation and reasoning to forgo this type of contraception that prevents against sexually transmitted infections.

In 2016, the U.S. had 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.

In two of the suspected cases, the women's only known risk factor was sexual contact with an infected male partner.

The risk for HIV transmission through blood transfusion is incredibly small.

Some say the digital dating industry should play an active role in promoting safer sex.