Pelvic inflammatory disease

PID Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) of the female reproductive system. PID is usually caused when another STI—such as chlamydia or gonorrhea—is left untreated. If you have one of these two infections and don’t do anything to get rid of them, you are much more likely to […]

HPV is linked to both cancer and genital warts —Get vaccinated!

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common STI in the United States, but most people don’t know they have it or that they can spread the virus to a partner. Approximately 79 million Americans are infected with HPV.

Getting Tested for STIs is an Important Part of Sexual Health

Most people think they would know if they had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) . . . Wrong! The truth is many of STIs have no signs or symptoms in the majority of people.

Condoms

Let’s Talk Condoms Currently, condoms are the only widely available, proven method for preventing pregnancy and reducing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during sex. Condoms work. Condoms work best when you know some basic facts and understand how to use them. The facts on this page will help you have a […]