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Although sex can be a wonderful, intimate experience, there's no question that it comes to risks. It's easy to only worry about pregnancy and forget about the rest but in reality, catching an STD is a ...

The idea that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) always announce themselves with uncomfortable or visible symptoms is a dangerous misconception that health experts are working to correct. Research ...

But it can also be the result of numerous other causes, such as hemorrhoids, skin conditions, or just contact with irritants in your hygiene products or toilet paper. In fact, there are two types of ...

Taking control of your sexual health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) forms of self-care. Still, the question of how frequently to get tested for an STD or STI is a confusing maze ...

In an ideal world, sex would be all mind-blowing orgasms, babies (when you want ‘em), and animal noises. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 20 million new sexually ...