Learn the facts about sexually transmitted infections, how they spread, and what symptoms to watch for. Explore clear, stigma-free guides to STI testing options, timing, and next steps so you can protect your health and your partners.
And Why the Phrase Does More Harm Than Good
People use the phrase “full STI panel” as if it means something standard or universal. It does not. In fact, that phrase has probably contributed to more STI transmission than any other assumption in sexual health.
And why it matters more than people realize.
The most overlooked part of STI testing.
What you were never told about one of the most overlooked STIs.
Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterial infection and one of the most common sexually transmitted infections.
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum.
Most people have heard the outdated terms “oral herpes” and “genital herpes,” but these labels are no longer accurate.
The most common STI that no one thanks they have.
The STI no one tests for and the one most people should know about.
What you need to know about when to test and why timing matters.
Sex is not something you should feel shame about. It is an essential, joyful, human experience.
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