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Neonatal herpes can be terrifying. Fortunately, it's relatively rare.
Neonatal herpes can be quite dangerous for a baby. Fortunately, the risk is usually manageable.
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One ring to rule them all - vaginal rings for HIV & pregnancy protection
Vaginal rings can be used for more than just contraception. Research suggests they may also reduce HIV risk.
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Here are three arguments against requiring condoms in adult films
Although I personally believe that condom use in adult films is a good idea, some performers have made some very good arguments for why I may be wrong.
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"Gaslighting" is toxic manipulation. It affects relationship safety.
Gaslighting is a form of manipulation where one person works to make another person stop trusting their own judgement.
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Thinking about making a questionable sexual decision? Try sleeping on it
Thinking about having unsafe sex? Try taking a nap instead....
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A rapid HIV test can give you results in as little as 20 minutes...
Rapid HIV tests are a great option when it may be difficult to get back to the doctor for results.
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Herpes treatments can be used to get rid of sores or prevent outbreaks
There are several medications on the market that can be used to treat herpes. There are also alternative therapies of varying qualities.
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Direct Acting Antivirals Shake Up Hepatitis C Treatment
Direct acting antirvirals have changed the treatment of Hepatitis C for the better.
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What is the relationship between toxoplasmosis and HIV?
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that is more commonly problematic in individuals with HIV.
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Not all warts caused by HPV are genital warts.
HPV causes a number of types of warts. Not all of them are STDs.
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"MG" isn't a new STD. It's just not one you've hears of.
MG is the "new" term for mycoplasma
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Sharing a razor with your partner shouldn't be a casual decision
Sharing razors with your sexual partners is a bad idea. Here's why
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What does a link between gonorrhea and prostate cancer actually mean?
Research suggests gonorrhea infection is linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer.
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Are young men who have sex with men getting the HPV vaccine?
Young men who have sex with men are at high risk of negative consequences of HPV, but are they getting vaccinated?
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Syphilis is becoming less treatable with time
Syphilis is becoming resistant to common antibiotics
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