Tag: STI

An STI That Really Stinks–Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis, or “trich” for short, is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). One of the unpleasant symptoms can be a very strong fishy odor.

Condoms: Still a Girl’s (and Guy’s) Best Friend

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When I was in graduate school, I was working on my thesis on how condoms prevent the spread of HPV, which lead to one of my nicknames.

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STI Testing

It’s so much harder to talk about sex than to have sex.

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Treating and Preventing Herpes

The word Herpes and people stop in their tracks. It’s one of those infections that carries with it a lot of sexual baggage.

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If you or someone you care about is concerned that they may have herpes, then you know that it can be a very worrisome time with a long list of questions. What makes it even more difficult is that you might be hearing conflicting and confusing information.

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