STD
Science Found The Ancient Dude Who Started Herpes
The herpes origin story is even more disturbing that you’d expect.
Should You Sue Your Partner For Giving You Herpes?
People have successfully sued their ex-partners for infecting them with the virus. But is it a useful way of holding irresponsible sexual behavior to account—or does it stigmatize STD sufferers?
STD Horror Movies Prey on Our Fears and Misconceptions About Sex
The micro-genre is a rare place to push prevailing myths about sexually transmitted infections to the extreme, exploring themes of promiscuity, perversion, and violation.
Oral Sex Is Fueling the Global Spread of Untreatable Gonorrhea
Now in 50 countries. We repeat: UNTREATABLE.
The Real Problem with Hollywood's Depiction of Herpes
A brief history of unfunny and inaccurate representations of herpes—a virus that the majority of the population lives with.
People Told Us How They Found Out Their Partner Cheated in Six Words
"Reading novel he wrote about it."
Should Your Doctor Be Screening You for Anal Cancer?
A new study is looking into whether new screening policies should be in place.
More Men Have HPV Than Women, New Report Says
A new study from the CDC found that almost half of all adults have HPV, the most common STD in the US.
How One Local Health Clinic Is Dealing with the Gay Male STD Crisis
Epidemic rates of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia among men who have sex with men aren't subsiding—and Trump probably isn't going to help.
A Sex Worker Explains How to Get Over Your STD Paranoia
Though I don't keep track, I've had hundreds of lovers and have never experienced an STI or a pregnancy scare.