One in two sexually active people will get a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in their lifetime. That’s half – and most don’t even know it. April is STD Awareness Month, a national campaign to ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates in the U.S. are at a record high for the fourth year in a row, according to new data from ...

To the Editor: At Planned Parenthood, we know firsthand that the consequences of contracting an sexually-transmitted disease (STD) are serious. STDs can increase the risk of HIV infection, infertility ...

It’s a hard conversation to have with a loved one—but a responsible one; STI/STD testing can prevent the spread of disease in the community, and keep you healthy by getting treatment as soon as ...

It's common for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to cause no symptoms. That means you could have an STD — and spread it to others — without knowing you're infected. The only way to know for sure ...

It should come as no surprise that STD testing is important. In fact, while there are many things you can do to stay healthy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that STD tests are ...

In today’s open and connected world, discussions about sex and relationships have become more common among friends. Sharing personal experiences can be a way to bond, seek advice, and learn from each ...

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System monitors health-related behaviors among youth and young adults, summarizing survey results from 39 states and 21 large urban school districts. The results ...

Nischelle Buffalow stood among fellow Buffalow Family and Friends volunteers as those in need signed up for health care and COVID-19 vaccinations and picked up food midday Wednesday in a South Norfolk ...