STI
The battle to fight chlamydia in koalas
Over 80 percent of koalas are estimated to be infected with a strain of chlamydia, which can lead to blindness, infertility and even death in the marsupials.
Change in oral sex attitudes causing rise in HPV-related throat cancer
People who have had over 6 lifetime oral sex partners are 8.5 percent more likely to contract oropharyngeal cancer than those who have not had oral sex.
Why syphilis is on the rise
There were about 30 percent more cases of syphilis across the U.S. in 2021 than in 2020.
A condom shortage is forcing sex workers to reuse contraception
The Kenyan government will only be able to provide 150 million condoms, short of the expected demand of 262 million, says AIDS Healthcare Foundation Kenya.
Huge Monkeypox Study Reveals All the New Symptoms of Latest Outbreak
A new study found that some patients had one single ucler on the genital area, potentially causing misdiagnosis.
Monkeypox May Have Been Spreading Silently for Years, Mistaken for STIs
There were at least 780 confirmed cases of virus ahead of last weekend.
Having Sex Boosts Old People's Health
A recent survey found that 39 percent of men and 17 percent of women ages 75 to 85 years are sexually active.
Minnesota Man Accused of Giving 4-year-old Gonorrhea
Arturo Macarro Gutierrez, 35, is facing charges of first and second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under 13-years-old.
Which States Have the Most STDs?
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise all across the U.S, according to the CDC. But which states are being hit the hardest?
Ancient 'Cousin' of HIV Spreading 'off the Charts'
In remote areas of central Australia, the rate of infection of HTLV-1 has exceeded 40 percent among adults.
First Case Of Super Gonorrhea Is Cured
A patient in the U.K. was cured by his last choice antibiotic.
Activist Mommy: Sex Ed Groups 'Rape Minds of Children'
Activist Mommy blogger Elizabeth Johnston is urging parents to take their children out of school to protest against sex education.
A Common STI Is Becoming Drug-Resistant
Scientists warn this STI is acting like a superbug.
Young Women Resist Condom Use as Well
Many women use the same explanation and reasoning to forgo this type of contraception that prevents against sexually transmitted infections.
Tinder Clashes With AIDS Healthcare Foundation Over STD Billboard
The AHF called Tinder "a digital bathhouse for millennials" in a press release about the billboards.