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# I Wanna Know

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- [Love vs. sex —love and sex are not the same](https://www.iwannaknow.org/love-vs-sex/) - Love and sex are NOT the same thing. Love is an emotion or a feeling. Sex, on the other hand, is a biological event.
- [Understanding HIV and AIDS](https://www.iwannaknow.org/understanding-hiv-and-aids/) - HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. Imagine your body as an army. HIV attacks the part of your body that fights disease (the immune system), and makes the immune system not work right.
- [Choosing Birth Control that's Right for You](https://www.iwannaknow.org/choosing-birth-control-thats-right-for-you/) - Anyone who is having penis-in-vagina sex runs the risk of getting pregnant every time they have sex. Even if it’s your first time. Even if you have your period. Even if it’s a full moon and Mercury is in retrograde. Learn about birth control methods that can prevent pregnancy.
- [Is it normal to bleed after having sex for the first time?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/is-it-normal-to-bleed-after-having-sex-for-the-first-time/) - I'm a female who just had sex for the very first time via vaginal penetration. When my partner pulled out, their penis had a bit of blood on it. When I went to the bathroom next time I was still bleeding. Is this normal?
- [Will my partner feel pain during sex?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/will-my-partner-feel-pain-during-sex/) - I am a teenage boy and I am wondering if i stick it in does it hurt the other person because I care about there feelings a lot. All I want is for them to feel nice and pleasured. They have agreed to do it so I need an answer hopefully soon. Thanks a lot!
- [My partner and I both have HIV — do we need to use condoms?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/my-partner-and-i-both-have-hiv-do-we-need-to-use-condoms/) - My partner and I both have HIV—do we need to use condoms?
- [Your Safer Sex Toolbox — It's more than just condoms](https://www.iwannaknow.org/your-safer-sex-toolbox-its-more-than-just-condoms/) - Being sexual with someone carries risks—risk of rejection, of unintended pregnancy, of contracting an STI, or even a simple cold. But being sexual also provides physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.
- [Condoms](https://www.iwannaknow.org/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
- [Testing for STIs at home? How It Works](https://www.iwannaknow.org/testing-for-stis-at-home-how-it-works/) - You can test for sexually transmitted infections right in your own home! It's easy, convenient, and (sometimes) even free. Learn about home testing.
- [Young People Say They Prefer At-Home STI Testing](https://www.iwannaknow.org/young-people-say-they-prefer-at-home-sti-testing/) - A study revealed that the majority of young people would prefer testing for STIs at home over going to a doctor’s office or clinic.
- [Getting Tested for STIs is an Important Part of Sexual Health](https://www.iwannaknow.org/testing/) - 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.
- [A New At-Home Test for Three Common STIs](https://www.iwannaknow.org/a-new-at-home-test-for-three-common-stis/) - The FDA just approved a new, fully at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. The tests, which is only for women, will be available without a prescription. Results are ready in less than 30 minutes.
- [HPV is linked to both cancer and genital warts —Get vaccinated!](https://www.iwannaknow.org/hpv/) - HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the name of a group of viruses. Some of these are sexually transmitted and can cause genital warts or cancer.
- [HPV - Human Papilomavirus](https://www.iwannaknow.org/hpv-2/) - HPV and genital warts HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the name of a group of viruses that has more than 100 different types. HPV is sometimes called the wart virus because some types of HPV cause warts on the hands, feet or genitals. Some other types (that don’t cause warts) can turn into cancer over
- [Can I make my penis bigger?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/can-i-make-my-penis-bigger/) - How can I make my penis bigger naturally?
- [April is Sexually Transmitted Awareness Month](https://www.iwannaknow.org/april-is-sexually-transmitted-awareness-month/) - This April, in honor of STI Awareness Month, take some time to learn about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Anyone who is sexually active can get an STI, so why not learn more about them and how to minimize your exposure to STIs and take care of your sexual health.
- [How can I deal with premature ejaculation?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/ask-the-expert-im-concerned-about-premature-ejaculation/) - I am an 18 year old male. Every time I lay with my girlfriend and hold her I get an erection and prematurely ejaculate. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Is there something wrong with me?
- [Is there a connection between masturbation and condom use?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/is-there-a-connection-between-masturbation-and-condom-use/) - I read a study that says that boys who masturbate are also more likely to use condoms. Why would there be such a connection? And really, doesn’t everyone masturbate?
- [Does bacterial vaginosis make you more likely to get other STIs?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/does-bacterial-vaginosis-make-you-more-likely-to-get-other-stis/) - I read that bacterial vaginosis can increase a woman’s susceptibility to other STIs. I don’t understand this–what does that mean?
- [Herpes Is a Common Skin Infection](https://www.iwannaknow.org/herpes-is-common/) - Herpes is a very common skin disease. It's caused by a virus and can affect your mouth (oral) and/or the area around the penis or vagina (genital), upper thighs or buttocks.
- [Is it possible for the herpes simplex I virus to turn into the herpes simplex II virus?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/is-it-possible-for-the-herpes-simplex-i-virus-to-turn-into-the-herpes-simplex-ii-virus/) - Can HSV I Turn into HSV II? What about false positive results?
- [I'm attracted to boobs but not girls. Does that mean I'm a lesbian?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/im-attracted-to-boobs-but-not-girls-does-that-mean-im-a-lesbian/) - I am a girl and I look up pictures of boobs and videos of lesbians sometimes. I am somehow attracted to boobs, although I never feel attracted to girls. Does that mean I am a lesbian?
- [Can I treat genital warts by myself?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/can-i-treat-genital-warts-by-myself/) - I’ve had genital warts for about a year, and have made several trips to a clinic for treatment with cryotherapy. The treatment was little more than the nurse zapping the warts with the spray. Could I buy one of these units and just do it myself?
- [Can herpes live on surfaces?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/can-herpes-live-on-surfaces/) - I read that the herpes virus does not last very long outside the body. I’m sending you two studies I found online that suggest HSV can live for two hours at room temperature. Which information is correct?
- [Understanding Vaginitis and Vaginal Infections](https://www.iwannaknow.org/vaginitis/) - Vaginitis is a broad term that describes different types of vaginal infections. Vaginitis is very common, and most women will have vaginitis at some point in their lives—possibly several times.
- [Could I have gotten herpes from oral sex?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/could-i-have-gotten-herpes-from-oral-sex/) - I was in a serious relationship for two years with this guy but out of anger I let another guy perform oral sex on me. I'm starting to think I have herpes because my vagina has been very irritated and red and maybe a little swollen.
- [Will a urine test pick up chlamydia in the anus or rectum?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/will-a-urine-test-pick-up-chlamydia-in-the-anus-or-rectum/) - I am a 23-year old woman, one steady partner now but a couple of other sexual partners in the last year or so. I had a urine test for chlamydia that was negative, but I’ve had anal sex, too. Would the test I had also pick up on chlamydia in the anus or rectum?
- [Got questions about STIs and sexual health? Ask an expert.](https://www.iwannaknow.org/got-questions-ask-an-expert/) - ask an Expert If you are looking for an answer to your question on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or reproductive and sexual health issues, ASHA has the answers. Our panel of experts – including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other professionals with experience across a range of medical and health specialties – will provide answers and
- [I had an abnormal Pap, did I give my boyfriend HPV?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/i-had-an-abnormal-pap-did-i-give-my-boyfriend-hpv/) - I had my Pap test a month ago and just received a letter saying my Pap test is unclear. I’m scared because the night before I got the letter, my boyfriend and I had sex. Now I’m freaking out that I’ve given him HPV.
- [I feel trapped in an abusive relationship, what can I do?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/i-feel-trapped-in-an-abusive-relationship-what-can-i-do/) - I’m gay and I feel trapped in an abusive relationship with another man. I don’t feel like I can talk to my friends at all, and I am afraid to report my partner. What should I do?
- [Gonorrhea is common and curable](https://www.iwannaknow.org/gonorrhea/) - Gonorrhea is a disease caused by bacteria that live and grow in areas such as the penis, vagina, eyes, mouth, throat or anus.
- [Trichomoniasis (also known as trich) is Common and Curable](https://www.iwannaknow.org/trichomoniasis/) - Trichomoniasis, sometimes called "trich" (pronounced "trick"), is a common and treatable sexually transmitted infection.
- [Syphilis can be dangerous if not treated early](https://www.iwannaknow.org/learn-about-syphilis/) - Even though it is curable, if syphilis isn't treated, it can cause serious damage to your brain, heart, nervous system, and even lead to death.
- [Mgen: The STI You’ve (Probably) Never HeardMgen:](https://www.iwannaknow.org/mgen-the-sti-youve-probably-never-heardmgen/) - Mycoplasma genitalium, or Mgen, was first identified in 1981. It is a bacterium that can infect the reproductive tract and is passed on through sexual contact.
- [Crabs (a.k.a. public lice) are a curable STI](https://www.iwannaknow.org/crabs/) - Crabs are tiny little blood-sucking bugs (lice) that live in pubic hair and cause a lot of itching.
- [Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)](https://www.iwannaknow.org/ngu/) - Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is an infection of the urethra that is not caused by gonorrhea. You can get NGU by touching your mouth, penis, vagina, or anus, to someone else’s penis, vagina, or anus (who has NGU).
- [Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) — Five Things You Need to Know](https://www.iwannaknow.org/sexually-transmitted-infections-or-stis/) - Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and from all walks of life. In the U.S. alone there are about 20 million new cases each year, about half of which are in young people ages 15-24 years.
- [What are scabies?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/what-are-scabies/) - Scabies is similar to pubic lice, but the bugs are too small to be seen. The bugs dig under the skin. A health care provider can tell if you have scabies by looking at the burrows (often in a zigzag or "S" pattern) or rash.
- [Can I get an STI from oral sex?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/can-i-get-an-sti-from-oral-sex/) - Can someone get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from oral sex? Yes. Many STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, can be transmitted through oral sex.
- [Hepatitis: Understanding the Different Types](https://www.iwannaknow.org/all-about-hepatitis/) - Hepatitis is a serious virus that can attack the liver. There are five types of hepatitis. The most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
- [My mom has a new boyfriend I don't like. What can I do to get okay with this?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/my-mom-has-a-new-boyfriend-i-dont-like-what-can-i-do-to-get-okay-with-this/) - My mom has a new boyfriend and I don’t like it. She’s dated some guys since she and my Dad split up but she might get serious with this one. What can I do to get okay with this?
- [Can HIV be transmitted by fingering?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/can-hiv-be-transmitted-by-fingering/) - I was fingering someone last Saturday night and I had a hangnail on my finger. The area was not bleeding, but I am wondering is this a possible HIV concern or is the chance of it too remote?
- [Somebody I was with told me he has chlamydia —do I need to get tested?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/somebody-i-was-with-told-me-he-has-chlamydia-do-i-need-to-get-tested/) - Somebody I was with told me he has chlamydia and that his clinic said I should be tested. I don’t have any symptoms. Do I really need to get tested?
- [Why did I need two types of STI tests?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/why-did-i-need-two-types-of-sti-test/) - My doctor tested me for trich by taking a swab from my vagina, and then tested my urine for chlamydia. I don’t understand why I needed two types of STI tests.
- [What is foreplay?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/what-is-foreplay/) - What is foreplay? “Foreplay” is generally defined as any sexual or romantic activity that prepares someone for intercourse.
- [I'm a young man, so why can't I keep an erection?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/im-a-young-man-so-why-cant-i-keep-an-erection/) - I’m a 22-year-old guy, and I feel really embarrassed. I can’t get a hard on, or if I get one it goes away before I come. I feel like this shouldn’t be happening to me since I am so young.
- [How long can a person have trichomoniasis?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/how-long-can-a-person-have-trichomoniasis/) - How long can a person have trichomoniasis and carry it? Could it have been passed on almost three months with only light symptoms?
- [I'm a guy, why do I need the HPV vaccine?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/im-a-guy-why-do-i-need-the-hpv-vaccine/) - I’m a 15 year old guy and my doctor said she thinks I should get the HPV vaccine. Is the vaccine safe? And why do guys need a vaccine to protect them against a disease that affects females?
- [Chlamydia — A Common and Curable Infection](https://www.iwannaknow.org/chlamydia/) - Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmitted infection and teens and young adults have the highest rates of infection.
- [Pelvic inflammatory disease](https://www.iwannaknow.org/pid/) - 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 get
- [Ask the expert: Could I have an STI? Is this herpes?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/ask-an-expert-could-this-be-herpes/) - Trying to figure out what symptoms mean can really make people nervous, because some of the symptoms of herpes and other STIs seem the same. This makes it all the more important that you visit a health care provider if you think you have an STI.
- [Statistics on STIs — Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis](https://www.iwannaknow.org/statistics-on-stis-chlamydia-gonorrhea-and-syphilis/) - There were 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reported in the United States in 2022. Rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia remain high, and rates of syphilis have gone up an alarming 80% since 2018.
- [What is sexual health —what it is and how to take care of yours](https://www.iwannaknow.org/what-is-sexual-health/) - Understanding Sexual health Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy our sexuality throughout our lives. It is an important part of our physical and emotional health. Being sexually healthy means:Understanding that sexuality is a natural part of life and involves more than sexual behavior.Recognizing and respecting the sexual rights we all share.Having access
- [Consent must be given voluntarily and continuously with enthusiasm](https://www.iwannaknow.org/consent-must-be-given-voluntarily-and-continuously-with-enthusiasm/) - Consent is an agreement that is willfully given without any external pressure or factors. In order for someone to consent to sexual activity participants must continuously communicate—before, during, and after sexual activity
- [Talking to your health care provider and getting the sexual health care you need](https://www.iwannaknow.org/getting-sexual-health-care/) - Learn how to talk to a health care provider (doctor, nurse, physician's assistant, or whoever you see about your health) about your sexual health care.
- [What do healthy relationships look like?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/what-do-healthy-relationships-look-like/) - All relationships should be based on respect and honesty, and this is especially important when you decide to date someone.
- [How to communicate in a relationship](https://www.iwannaknow.org/how-to-communicate-in-a-relationship/) - Talking openly makes relationships more fun and satisfying; especially when you both communicate about each other’s needs for physical, emotional, mental and sexual health.
- [Talking to your parents about sex (yes, your parents)](https://www.iwannaknow.org/talking-to-your-parents-about-sex/) - Talking to your parents About sex You probably think that talking to your parents about sex is impossible. But lots of teens do—in fact 86% of teens reported talking with both parents and extended family about sex. Why? It’s a fact that teens who talk with their parents about sex are less likely to become
- [Resources for Parents](https://www.iwannaknow.org/resources-for-parents/) - Answer: Answer is a national organization dedicated to providing and promoting comprehensive sexuality education to young people and the adults who teach them.Advocates for Youth, Parents Sex Ed Center: Information and resources to begin talking with your children about sex. Includes sections on Growth and Development, Getting Started: Helping Parents and Children Talk, Other Important
- [Be an ASHA Ambassador!](https://www.iwannaknow.org/1296-2/) - JOIN THE MOVEMENT Are you active on Facebook? Twitter? Pinterest? In the blogosphere? Then you can be part of the movement to improve sexual health! We hear it all the time – people today want to do something to create positive change in the world, but they’re unsure about how to get started. You have
- [April is STD Awareness Month](https://www.iwannaknow.org/april-is-std-awareness-month/) - #STDMonth20 Each April ASHA recognizes STD Awareness Month. This year’s observation – like most things – is set against a backdrop where COVID-19 dominates our thoughts. Spring has sprung but dating and sex aren’t quite the same when social distancing has us mentally calculating imaginary six foot barriers all around us! Read on for all
- [February is National Condom Month](https://www.iwannaknow.org/february-is-national-condom-month/) - What are condoms? Condoms are an effective barrier method that protect against STD/STIs. They are available over the counter at drug stores and some grocery stores. Some health departments have free condoms. Top Ten Reasons to Use a Condom (EVERY time) 10. Condoms give you control over your body and can help protect your health.
- [FDA Approves Two Dose Schedule for HPV Vaccine](https://www.iwannaknow.org/fda-approves-two-dose-schedule-for-hpv-vaccine/) - Kids and young teens can now be protected against HPV with just two doses of vaccine instead of three—incentive to get vaccinated early! On October 12, 2016 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a 2-dose schedule for Merck’s Gardasil-9® HPV vaccine for males and females ages 9-14. Gardasil® 9® covers protects against 9 types
- [Rolling Back Federal Protections for Transgender Students](https://www.iwannaknow.org/rolling-back-federal-protections-for-transgender-students/) - In late February, the Trump administration revoked federal guidelines that require schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice rather than the one corresponding to the gender listed on their birth certificate. ASHA president and CEO Lynn B. Barclay points out that while laws remain in place that protect transgender students

## Pages

- [I Wanna Know about Sexual Health](https://www.iwannaknow.org/) - I Wanna Know is a website for teens and young adults to get reliable, medically accurate information about sexual health.
- [Links](https://www.iwannaknow.org/links/) - Links General InterestThese sites all have some interesting information. Some focus on how other young people feel about sex. Others give out specific information and will answer questions you may have.Advocates for YouthLike our site, Advocates for Youth is dedicated to improving the sexual health and awareness of the under-25 crowd. While iwannaknow focuses on
- [About the American Sexual Health Association](https://www.iwannaknow.org/about-asha-and-iwannaknow/) - iwannaknow.org offers information on sexual health for teens and young adults. This is where you will find the facts, the support, the resources to answer your questions, referrals, and get access to in-depth information about sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), healthy relationships, and more.Iwannaknow.org is a site of the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA).
- [Puberty](https://www.iwannaknow.org/what-is-sexual-health/puberty/) - What is puberty? Usually, between the ages of 8 and 18 years old, your body starts growing and changing. These changes occur from head to toe and are completely natural as your body responds to increased hormones. In girls, the main hormone guiding the body's new instructions is called estrogen. In guys, it's testosterone. All
- [Sexual health glossary](https://www.iwannaknow.org/what-is-sexual-health/sexual-health-glossary/) - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Abstinence: Choosing not to have any kind of sex. Someone who practices sexual abstinence does not run any risk of contracting an STI or having an unwanted pregnancy.
- [Chancroid](https://www.iwannaknow.org/sexually-transmitted-infections-or-stis/chancroid/) - What is chancroid? Chancroid is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which is spread very easily. It is characterized by ulcers and sores on your private parts which can be very painful. This infection can be cured but must be treated as soon as you find out you have it. If you do not get treatment
- [Molluscum contagiosum](https://www.iwannaknow.org/sexually-transmitted-infections-or-stis/molluscum/) - What is Molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV). MCV usually causes one or more small lesions/bumps. Molluscum contagiosum may be sexually transmitted by skin-to-skin contact and/or contact with lesions. It can also be transmitted non-sexually--from objects like towels and clothing that come in contact with the
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- [I have a small penis. How can I enlarge it?](https://www.iwannaknow.org/faqconc/i-have-a-small-penis-how-can-i-enlarge-it/) - Almost all men have a normal size penis – although many young men are concerned that their penis is too short or too small. Sometimes they believe this because they have compared themselves with friends or classmates in a common shower or locker room, or maybe someone teased them or made a hurtful comment. Or

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