Contracting a sexually transmitted disease is certainly no one’s idea of a good time. Though untreated STDs can linger and cause lasting side effects (even when symptoms are not present), most STDs can be cured fairly easily when identified and treated early on. In...
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Does birth control prevent STDs? While the birth control pill is a popular and highly effective form of pregnancy prevention, the notion that the pill can protect you from contracting an STD or STI is just one of the many STD myths floating around....
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Chlamydia is a widely common infection that can only be spread through sexual contact--but can you get chlamydia without cheating?
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The sun is shining and the smell of barbecue fills the air–a perfect day for swimming–and the last thing you want to worry about is whether you can get an STD from a swimming pool. There is a multitude of STD myths that circulate...
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While each sexually transmitted disease (STD) can pose varying degrees of transmission risk and methods in which they can be spread, all STDs are contagious. STDs can be spread at any time after initial infection, certain STIs have periods of viral shedding when the...
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While most STDs show no visible STD symptoms and are difficult to diagnose without a proper STD test, there are several that can cause STD sores around the genital region. Noticing an unsightly sore or bump can understandably have you fearing the worst, but...
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Most STDs can be treated with the right prescription medication if caught early enough. But can STDs go away on their own without treatment? It depends.
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It can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have a UTI (urinary tract infection) or an STD (sexually transmitted disease). UTIs can present with symptoms that are similar to those of sexually transmitted infections, such as a burning sensation, and vice versa. In...
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You may be wondering, does urgent care do STD testing? The short answer is: yes. However, the urgent care may not be the best choice for getting annual or regular testing. Since the list of all STDs is a topic that people would, understandably,...
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It’s normal to be concerned about STD testing accuracy if you’re getting tested. Getting tested can be an inconvenience for some, or you might just feel uncomfortable about the process in general. While it’s our mission to make the process as comfortable and convenient...
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