STIs
The Most Ridiculous Sex Myths, Debunked
Apologies to cis men, but "wetness" and "arousal" are not the same.
HPV Stigma Doesn’t Help the HPV Situation
Influencer Jamie Otis revealed she tested positive for human papillomavirus, making her one in, uhhhh…almost everyone.
Remember Crabs? Turns Out They Didn't Disappear Along With Our Pubes
When pubic hair became less fashionable, so did talking about crabs—but they're just as common as they've ever been.
What's Gone On This Week: My Milkshake Brings All the Yobs to the Shop
And they're like, "I'm going to throw this over a fascist."
Bad News: Tongue Kissing May Transmit Gonorrhoea
We spoke to an Australian researcher who recently discovered that the STI can be spread through french kissing.
Millions of Americans Have a Parasite and Don't Realize It
Very few people have even heard of Chagas disease, cysticercosis, toxocariasis, toxoplasmosis, or trichomoniasis.
6 Reasons It Hurts When You Have Sex
We asked three sexual health experts for their advice on how to manage pain during sex.
Truvada May Be Getting Unfairly Blamed for the Spread of STDs
PrEP is great at blocking HIV, but as its use grows, so do fears that people will be more sexually reckless and spread other STDs. But researchers are coming to think that the opposite could be true.
You Might Still Have an STD Even if You’re Not Peeing Fire
The sometimes subtle symptoms of the most common STDs.
The Stuff I Regret Giving to My Ex
Books, cats, herpes... stop giving shit to people! Keep it for yourself!
'Flesh-Eating' STI Reportedly Confirmed in the UK
Known as granuloma inguinale or donovanosis, the STI is caused by a bacteria and rarely occurs in the US.