Think STDs are a thing of the past? Maybe from a time when plagues ran rampant and people didn’t have clean water? Think again. In just the last few years, over two million cases of gonorrhea, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

The combined number of cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 2.4 million cases ...

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 ...