Why Throat Swabs Matter

Why Throat Swabs Matter

The Most Overlooked Part of STI Testing Most people assume that STI testing is simple. You go in, you pee in a cup, maybe get a quick swab, and you are done. But here is the truth almost nobody talks about. If your test does not include a throat swab, it is not truly...
STI Risks with Oral Sex: What People Get Wrong

STI Risks with Oral Sex: What People Get Wrong

Most people think oral sex is “low risk.” Some think it is “no risk.” Both ideas are wrong. Oral sex absolutely transmits sexually transmitted infections, and in the United States it is quietly responsible for a huge percentage of infections that people never realize...
Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea

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...
Oral Gonorrhea – The Science

Oral Gonorrhea – The Science

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...
Chlamydia

Chlamydia

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...