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What does the Internet look like? The internet is an enormous computer network made up of websites, services, and files. There is a huge amount of information and services available […]

I’ve been getting my period on and off for the past couple of months. Sometimes there’s only a week between each one. Is this normal? While it can be normal […]

General Info & How to Protect Yourself: Bug bites and stings are common, especially in the summer. Usually, a bite or sting from an insect is harmless and will heal […]

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects the liver. There’s a very effective vaccine that prevents HBV infection. The vaccine is usually given to babies, but some teens, especially those born outside […]

Guys can get yeast infections, but almost never from their female partner. Instead, a guy may get a red rash from yeast on the penis (called balanitis) because he’s been […]

Yes. Pubic lice, also known as “crabs” are often spread during sexual activity, but can also be spread by coming in contact with infected sheets, towels, blankets, or clothes. Pubic […]

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the US. It’s caused by bacteria that can infect the vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes, anus, urethra, throat, or eye. […]

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. […]

The vaginal ring is a method of birth control that provides both estrogen and progestin hormones. You need a prescription from your health care provider. The vaginal ring is also […]

Vaginal infections happen to women of all ages, regardless of whether they have had sex. Most women have a vaginal infection at least one time during their lives. Vaginal infections […]