Sexually Transmitted Infections
Testing, symptoms, transmission and the conversations nobody wants to have. Sourced to the CDC’s screening recommendations and treatment guidelines, without the shame that usually comes attached.
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Telling a Partner You Have an STI
Health departments will make the call for you, without naming you. And expedited partner therapy is permissible in 47 states — your clinician can give you treatment to hand over.
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Do Condoms Protect Against STIs? It Depends Which One
Excellent against infections carried in fluids — 71 to 80% against HIV. Only partial against ones spread by skin contact, because they protect the area they cover and no more.
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How Often Should You Get Tested for STIs? The CDC’s Actual Schedule
HIV once for every adult 13 to 64, hepatitis C once for every adult over 18, and at least annually for men who have sex with men. Plus the reason a urine test is…
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How Do You Know If You Have an STI? Usually, You Do Not
Most sexually transmitted infections produce no symptoms at all. Testing is the only way to know — and it has to be timed correctly, or a negative result means nothing.