Sexual Health

Syphilis rates are on the rise in every part of the U.S. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

If you think you have an STI, getting a diagnosis and starting treatment right away is important.

Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is transmitted sexually. Many women and some men who have gonorrhea don't have any signs or symptoms. Here's what you should know.

Herpes is a virus that can cause sores on the skin. There are 2 types of the virus. Depending on how you come in contact with the virus, either type can cause outbreaks near the mouth or on the sex organs.

Most people exposed one time to the body fluid of a person infected with HIV or hepatitis do not get the virus. However, exposure must be taken very seriously. Both HIV and hepatitis virus infection can lead to chronic illness and death. The risk of infection depends on the type of exposure.

Gonorrhea is a very contagious sexually transmitted infection. Read on to learn what you and your sexual partner need to do after you've been diagnosed.

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. Being HIV positive is not the same as having AIDS. AIDS is a complication of HIV infection. Read on to learn about how to care for yourself.

You have an infection in your urethra. This is the tube in the penis that carries urine. The infection is caused by the bacteria chlamydia. It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is also called a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is very contagious. It's spread by having vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact with someone who is infected.

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethrea. It's often caused by gonorrhea and requires antibiotics. Here's how to care for yourself at home.

Learn how to care for yourself at home after you've been diagnosed with genital warts.