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pregnancy

What STI screenings should you get before or during pregnancy?

Finding out you're pregnant brings a lot of appointments, checklists, and health decisions. Among the most important — and sometimes overlooked — steps is getting screened for sexually transmitted...

hiv

What does early HIV infection feel like — and when should you test?

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is one of the most talked-about sexually transmitted infections, yet many people are surprised to learn that early infection often feels like nothing more than a...

testing

Should you get a throat swab STI test? Who needs one and why

When most people think about STI testing, they picture a urine sample or a blood draw. But many sexually transmitted infections can infect the throat — and a standard STI panel won't catch them...

chlamydia

Can you get chlamydia more than once after being treated?

If you've been treated for chlamydia and recovered, you might assume you're protected from getting it again. Unfortunately, that's not how it works. You can absolutely get chlamydia more than once —...

herpes

Can you have herpes and never know it? Understanding asymptomatic herpes

If you've ever wondered whether someone — or even you — could have herpes without realizing it, the answer is yes, and it's more common than most people think. Herpes is one of the most widespread...

testing

Should you get tested for STDs after every new sexual partner?

If you've recently become sexually active with someone new, you may be wondering whether getting tested for STDs is really necessary — especially if you used protection. It's a fair and common...

hpv

Does the HPV vaccine work if you're already sexually active?

If you've already had sex, you might wonder whether the HPV vaccine is still worth getting. It's a common and completely valid question — and the short answer is: yes, the vaccine can still benefit...