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Living with herpes: managing outbreaks and reducing stigma
A herpes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and for many people, the emotional weight of that moment is heavier than any physical symptom. If you've recently been diagnosed — or have been living with...
A comprehensive guide to STD prevention beyond condoms
When it comes to preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), condoms are often the first — and sometimes only — tool people think about. While condoms are undeniably one of the most effective...
Hepatitis B: transmission, symptoms, and the importance of vaccination
Hepatitis B is one of the most common — and most preventable — viral infections in the world. Despite being a serious condition that can lead to long-term liver damage, many people living with...
Congenital syphilis: what every pregnant person needs to know
Pregnancy brings with it a long list of health considerations, and one that deserves serious attention is syphilis. While syphilis is a treatable sexually transmitted infection (STI) in adults, when...
Understanding the HIV testing window period
If you've recently had a potential HIV exposure and rushed to get tested, you may have encountered the term "window period." Understanding what this means could be one of the most important things...
What is PrEP and how does it prevent HIV?
If you've been following conversations about HIV prevention, you've likely come across the term PrEP. It's talked about in clinics, community health centers, and sexual health campaigns — and for...
Why syphilis cases are rising and what you can do
If you've seen recent headlines about syphilis, you might be wondering how a disease once considered nearly eliminated in the United States is suddenly back in the news. The truth is, syphilis never...