[ad_1] We probably don’t have to tell you this, but sex is pretty great. Not only does it fulfill our carnal desires for pleasure and intimacy, but it also has some pretty significant science-backed health benefits. We assume you’ve had a few rolls in the hay, so you probably have some anecdotal evidence to support …

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[ad_1] So, you’re here to figure out if you can get genital herpes from oral herpes. The short answer is yes.  *Cue panic sweats*  If you don’t already know, the herpes simplex virus (HSV), commonly referred to as herpes, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that causes sores and other discomforts. But hey, we promise …

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[ad_1] So you have an STD. Testing positive can be a scary experience. The thought of how to tell your partner you have an STD? That can be even more intimidating. If you currently have a significant other, you may be afraid of jeopardizing your relationship. If you’re re-entering the dating scene (congrats!), you may …

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[ad_1] I was born HIV positive. My parents spent their entire lives in an African country called Burkina Faso. In Africa, there are severe stigmas around STIs and HIV, so they’re something that’s never talked about. Unlike in America, and especially back in the 90s, healthcare practices in Africa were not safe. It was common …

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[ad_1] If you’re experiencing some bodily discomfort, don’t be so quick to chalk it up to the flu. There are a lot of flu-like symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that disguise themselves as normal body ailments. If you’re sexually active, and you’re experiencing some unfamiliar symptoms, read this list! These symptoms may seem like …

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[ad_1] We dug into the pros and cons of getting free STD testing, and now we are answering where you can go to get free STD and HIV testing. There are many places you can visit for free or nearly free STD tests including most state health departments, local nonprofit health organizations, Planned Parenthood locations, and various …

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[ad_1] Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections are common, especially among young people between ages 15 and 24, who account for a quarter of the US population who has sex, but this age group makes up half of all STD cases in America. Many of these individuals do not know what STD testing entails or …

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[ad_1] There are a few ways to get tested for STDs. There is the most known way of going to the doctor’s office, but, with the technological advancement society has made, it is now possible to receive medical treatment with just the internet. With the increase of these new options, you should be aware of …

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[ad_1] Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) do not discriminate; anyone who is sexually active is at some level of risk. Men and women both encounter the same STDs, they usually develop the same symptoms, and they are medically treated similarly. So, that being said, are there any differences between men and women when it comes to …

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[ad_1] Table of Contents: Chlamydia Incubation Period Gonorrhea Incubation Period Syphilis Incubation Period Hepatitis Incubation Period Herpes Incubation Period HIV Incubation Period Trichomoniasis Incubation Period Let’s say you’ve recently had unprotected sex and now you’re worried that you may have picked up a sexually transmitted disease (STD). With STD rates rising higher than ever before, …

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