STDs may not show any symptoms. The only way to know for sure if you have an STD is to go to a doctor or clinic. STD tests that we offer include HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital warts, ...

Sexually transmitted infections often begin with mild, easily ignored symptoms. A doctor explains why early signs like painless bumps or unusual discharge should not be overlooked and how timely ...

How Did the Blue Waffle Myth Start? This hoax started many years ago, when someone posted an online image of a bright blue vulva (the outside of a vagina). According to the anonymous poster, it was ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause symptoms like a thin discharge and a strong fish-like odor. Some evidence suggests that BV can transfer to the urethra or penile skin ...

Discover essential guidance on STI testing, symptoms, frequency, and prevention strategies from experts in sexual health.

When you visit a doctor, they will likely talk about vaccinations, offer preventative care options and suggest various testing to maintain your personal health and the health of the community you live ...

But there are more ways to test and protect yourself than before. In recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

Earlier this month, public health officials warned of a syphilis outbreak in Houston, with cases jumping 57 percent between 2019 and 2022. Syphilis is a bacterial infection spread by sexual contact.

As rates of sexually transmitted infections continue to skyrocket across the United States, a growing number of physicians are prescribing a commonly used antibiotic as a way to prevent chlamydia, ...

This activity was supported by a contract between the National Academy of Sciences and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the National Association of County and City Health ...

A new over-the-counter sexually transmitted infection test in Austin delivers results in 30 minutes and connects patients to ...