The first and foremost reason why people put off STD testing is because of how daunting it can be. However, with advancement in health and technology, most STD tests are now hassle-free and results can come back in minutes. Although STD testing is normally not part of regular checkups, every sexually active person should get screened. We are taking you deeper and closer to how STD testing is carried out and how you should react if your tests turn out to be positive.

Most of the time, when people are reminded of herpes, they would associate it with severe and complicated health problems. In this article, we discuss what causes herpes, the types of it, how the disease is spread and ultimately, whether or not this disease is dangerous and life-threatening. We also touch on the stages of herpes infections and what to expect if you catch it.

Some STDs are particular in a way that they are more likely to infect women than men due to women’s anatomy that makes them more vulnerable to contracting them. For instance, women are more susceptible to trichomoniasis compared to men. However, aside from genders, age groups and sexual preferences also determine which STDs you are more prone to. In this article, we take a dive into 5 STDs and their prevalence in certain genders and groups.

Sexually transmitted diseases do not always revolve around chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. While much has been said about these three, we can always use more information on the silent killer, human papillomavirus (HPV). The bad guy behind 70% of cervical cancer, this disease is caused by a group of viruses. Among 100 varieties of HPV, around 40 are transmitted through sexual contact. In this article, we discuss the effects of low and high-risk HPV strains, their particular types, and what you can do to prevent HPV.

Some STDs are particular in a way that they are more likely to infect women than men due to women’s anatomy that makes them more vulnerable to contracting them. For instance, women are more susceptible to trichomoniasis compared to men. However, aside from genders, age groups and sexual preferences also determine which STDs you are more prone to. In this article, we take a dive into 5 STDs and their prevalence in certain genders and groups.

We know very well that abstaining from any sexual activities is the surest way to completely avoid the risks of being exposed to STDs, but several STDs are also preventable with the help of vaccines. Among all STDs, human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis A and hepatitis B are three diseases that can be averted by getting vaccinated. This article discusses the details on the disease, who should take the vaccines and the types of vaccines.

As scary as STDs are, the only thing that is more frightening is having it for years without knowing it. Not only can untreated STDs evolve to serious health conditions, they can also spread to healthy people. Therefore, the only way we can be certain that we are free from STDs is to get tested. However, before mustering up your courage and paying the nearest clinic a visit, we want you to get familiar with the types of STD tests and who should take them in this article.

HPV may not be the first thing that pops into mind when the word “STD” is mentioned. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the US. Although HPV is often associated with women, HPV cases are more prevalent in men. In this article, we detail the differences between HPV in men and women based on 4 aspects: symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors and treatment.

Mustering up your courage for going to a clinic and getting tested for STDs can be challenging. However, every health-related matter should be handled swiftly. The second best time to get tested is now, because you can let out a sigh of relief if you are free from STDs but if you do have STDs, getting diagnosed early means you can be prescribed the correct medications and treatments in order to prevent the disease’s progression to later stages. In this article, we round up 6 ways to make STD testing less scary and intimidating.

While getting STDs is bad enough, leaving them untreated can present you with worst case scenarios manifesting in long term health conditions that meddle with your quality of life. Some STDs such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are also known to be ‘silent killers’, people can have them without knowing it. In this article, we discuss the long term effects of common STDs when they are left untreated.