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Why Women’s Sex Meds Are More Difficult
Why women’s sexual health medications are so challenging.
DoxyPEP for Women
Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis is an effective, practical tool for preventing bacterial sexually transmitted infections.
Oral Gonorrhea – The Science
What you were never told about one of the most overlooked STIs.
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What Is a Full STI Panel?
And Why the Phrase Does More Harm Than Good People use the phrase “full STI...
The Subscription Trap in Telemedicine
Let’s pull back the curtain on how the telemedicine industry actually works so you can understand why almost every major company pushes subscriptions.
How private is telehealth, really?
If you are sexually active, need routine STI screening, or use medications you would rather not discuss with your primary care provider, telemedicine can feel like a more discreet option.
Shamelessly Aroused
How It Works, Who It Helps, and What Women Can Expect
Women deserve better options for sexual pleasure.
When your UTI is actually an undiagnosed STI
Urinary symptoms are one of the most common reasons women seek care.
How Male-Focused STI Testing Models Fail Women
Sexual health in the United States has long been shaped by the needs of men who have sex with men.
Why Women’s Sex Meds Are More Difficult
Why women’s sexual health medications are so challenging.
Five Things Telehealth Companies Say That Just Aren’t On the Level
Telehealth is an amazing evolution in healthcare. Fast, accessible, convenient, stigma-reducing.
Why We Exist
I built this company because I had to.
LegitScript Certification
Most people have never heard of LegitScript, yet it is one of the most important organizations in the entire online healthcare ecosystem.
Vaginal Health and Menopause
Menopause is a major transition, but it should not mean the end of comfort, confidence, or pleasure.
Performance Anxiety and Erectile Dysfunction
A surprising number of men experience
temporary erectile dysfunction triggered by what people casually call performance anxiety.
DoxyPEP: Your Complete Guide
Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, known as DoxyPEP, is one of the most important tools in modern sexual health.
Condom Effectiveness
What condoms do well, what they don’t do, and why sexual health requires more than a slogan.
DoxyPEP Effectiveness
Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis is one of the strongest tools available for preventing bacterial sexually transmitted infections.
DoxyPEP for Women
Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis is an effective, practical tool for preventing bacterial sexually transmitted infections.
DoxyPEP and Mycoplasma Genitalium
Mycoplasma genitalium, often called Mgen, is one of the most complex and frustrating sexually transmitted infections to manage.
PrEP: History, Effectiveness, Types, and Modern STI Testing
Understanding one of the most important HIV prevention tools ever created.
Oxytocin for Intimacy
Understanding Nasal and Sublingual Options
Oxytocin is one of the most interesting hormones in the human body.
PT141 Explained
PT-141 is a synthetic peptide medication originally developed to boost sexual arousal.
Troche Versus Tablet
Most people assume that the form of a medication does not matter. A pill is a pill, right? Not when it comes to sexual health.
Sildenafil Versus Tadalafil
Sildenafil and tadalafil are the two most widely used erectile support medications in the world.
Trimix Basics
Understanding one of the most effective erectile support medications ever created.
Laboratory Testing 101
PCR, Culture, and Serology — What they are, how they work, and which STIs use which test.
Qualitative Versus Quantitative Testing
Most people never think about the difference between qualitative and quantitative tests.
Window Periods: How Soon After Sex Can You Trust a Test
Here is the most accurate and practical way to think about window periods for the infections we test for at Shameless Care.
False Postive and Negatives
Most false negatives in sexual health happen not because the lab made a mistake and not because the test itself malfunctioned.
CLIA Explained: How U.S. Labs Are Regulated and What It Means for STI Testing
Any lab or clinic that runs tests on patient samples for medical purposes must be CLIA-certified.
What Doctors Get Wrong About STI Testing
And why it matters more than people realize.
Why Throat Swabs Matter
The most overlooked part of STI testing.
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.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Oral Gonorrhea – The Science
What you were never told about one of the most overlooked STIs.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterial infection and one of the most common sexually transmitted infections.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Most people have heard the outdated terms “oral herpes” and “genital herpes,” but these labels are no longer accurate.
Mycoplasma Genitalium
The STI no one tests for and the one most people should know about.
Trichomonas Vaginalis
The most common STI that no one thanks they have.
Discussing Safe Sex with Partners
Talking about safe sex should feel normal. It should feel respectful. It should feel like two adults making informed choices together.
STI Testing Timelines After Exposure
What you need to know about when to test and why timing matters.
Do Not Let Regret Push You Into Bad STI Testing Decisions
Sex is not something you should feel shame about. It is an essential, joyful, human experience.
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