Topic: Sexual Health

It’s now recommended that everyone over 13 years old should get tested for HIV at least once. If a young person is having sex without protection (e.g. not using condoms) […]

HPV, short for Human Papillomavirus, is a group of about 150 different kinds of viruses, some of which cause warts on the hands and feet and others which cause genital […]

You may be thinking about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. As a young adult, it’s normal to think about sex, have sexual feelings, and have […]

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by a virus. It’s annoying, but not dangerous. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common among children who are 1-10 years […]

PID is a serious infection usually caused by sexually transmitted infections (STI). It can cause problems including chronic pain and difficulty getting pregnant (infertility). It’s important to lessen your chance of […]

Should I be worried about getting pregnant if I have sexual contact? YES. You should be worried about getting pregnant if you are having sex so that sperm is in […]

Scabies is an infestation caused by a mite that burrows into the skin. When the mite burrows in the skin to lay its eggs, it causes an itchy rash. Who gets […]

Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. Men and women of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STIs. According to the Center for […]

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a spirochete (a very small organism). It can affect the entire body and needs to be treated with antibiotics early to avoid serious problems. […]

What are my options if I have an unplanned pregnancy? If you are confirmed to have a intrauterine pregnancy, you have 3 options: Continue with the pregnancy and become a parent […]