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STDs, Stigma, and Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Youth: What’s the Connection?
Research suggests that social stigma and mental health issues put LGBTQ+ young people at greater risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
June 01, 2022
Few Sexually Active Teens Are Getting Tested for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
STDs may be more common in young people than commonly believed.
April 18, 2022
STDs: What Are They and How Do You Get Them?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at an all-time high in the United States. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms and protect yourself from STDs.
April 19, 2021
STDs Rise Sharply Among Older Americans
STDs are at an all-time high in the United States, and it’s not just young people who are getting them: Rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are also up — a lot — among Americans ages 55 and older, making a safe sex a concern at any age.
October 17, 2019
How to Reduce Shame and Stigma When You Have an STD
The United States has the highest STD rates in the industrialized world, and one reason may be the shame and stigma surrounding these infections. But if you have one, it’s important to get past these emotions, get treated, and inform your partners.
February 14, 2019
Best Condoms for Pleasurable Safe Sex
These condoms can help protect you from STDs during sex.
July 26, 2018
Do You Have an STD? You're Not the Only One
Cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are on the rise. To protect your health, learn how to recognize and treat common STDs.
November 07, 2017