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Study: Abstinence Pledges Ineffective
Are virginity pledges, common in some abstinence-only sex education programs, effective? Research from Johns Hopkins says no, they might even be dangerous.
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Q&A: Pimple On Penis, Could It Be Herpes?
A male reader is concerned about a bump that has recently appeared on his penis and wonders if it could be herpes.
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Chlamydia Testing: Not Just For Clinics, But Pubs Too!
A BBC article highlights an innovative new public health strategy around testing for chlamydia - testing in local bar restrooms!
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Q&A: Pregnancy And Infection Risk From Lesbian Sex
A question from a female reader about possible pregnancy and infection risk from sexual contact with another woman
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Talk to Your Partners! This Website Can Help.
Ever wish you had a access to some new ways to communicate with your partner? Look no further!
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Q&A: Genital Warts Treatment And HPV Transmission
This reader was recently diagnosed with genital warts. What should he do now about treatment and prevention of spreading his HPV to future partners?
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Q&A: Birth Control Effectiveness And Unprotected Sex
Information about birth control and steps to take when considering stopping condom use with a partner after both test STI-free.
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Q&A: Living With Genital Warts And HPV
Q&A about what to do after a genital wart (HPV) diagnosis. Advice about how to tell new partners and stay as safe as possible.
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Facts About Chlamydia: Everything You Always Wanted to Know
A few facts about one of the most common sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Senior Citizens
The rate of STIs in senior citizens has more than doubled in the past 10 years, a recent study provides some insight as to why
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Pap Tests And HPV Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently created a new website providing information about the HPV test and Pap tests
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Q&A: I Gave My Partner Herpes, Now What Do I Do?
Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a reader who didn't tell her partner about having genital herpes - now the partner has it. What should they do?
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Q&A: Common Sexually Transmissible Infections And Their Symptoms
Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a reader's question about the risk of sexually transmissible infections (STIs), their symptoms, and which STIs are the most common.
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STD Fun! WebMD’s New Quiz Tests STD Knowledge
Everyone knows how to play "Name that Tune", but WebMD has a wonderful variation which lets you name that STD!
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How STD-Savvy Are You?
The MayoClinic has a fun little quiz all about STDs so you can find out how much you really know!
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Q&A: Analingus And Having Safe Anal Sex
Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a reader about how to have safe anal play - including analingus and safe anal sex
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