by Joe Messenger | Nov 24, 2025 | STIs
What Gonorrhea Is Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It spreads through contact with mucous membranes during oral sex, anal sex and vaginal sex. The bacteria can live in the throat, rectum and genitals and can...
by Joe Messenger | Nov 24, 2025 | STIs
What You Were Never Told About One of the Most Overlooked STIs Oral gonorrhea is one of the most undertested, underdiagnosed, and misunderstood sexually transmitted infections in the United States. Most testing programs never check the throat. Most people believe they...
by Joe Messenger | Nov 24, 2025 | STIs
What Chlamydia Is Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterial infection and one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States. It spreads through any sexual activity that exposes mucous membranes, including oral sex, anal sex and vaginal sex. The...
by Joe Messenger | Nov 24, 2025 | STIs
What Syphilis Is Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. It spreads through direct contact with a syphilitic sore during vaginal, anal or oral sex. It can also spread through kissing when oral lesions are...
by Joe Messenger | Nov 24, 2025 | STIs
What You Actually Need to Know About HSV Herpes simplex virus comes in two main strains, HSV-1 and HSV-2. Most people have heard the outdated terms “oral herpes” and “genital herpes,” but these labels are no longer accurate. Either strain can infect the mouth, the...