According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seniors in America are enjoying are enjoying more active sex lives. Some attribute the rise in sexual activity among the elderly to advances in prescription drugs or basic medical treatments. Whatever the cause, Americans today are living longer and healthier lives. As sexual activity becomes more…
Online websites have been blamed for an increase in STDs for many years now. Craigslist is said to have played a significant part in the increase of new HIV diagnoses nationwide between 1998 and 2008. Health departments around the country have claimed that STDs are on the rise in the state and one of the…
Many people are under the misconception that only a “certain type of person” can get an STD. There is a stigma attached to STDs that make people think you have to be promiscuous or unhygienic in order to catch one. Simply put, anyone can contract an STD. First, you should know that it is possible…
In every state, the most commonly reported STD is chlamydia. This infection is a particular risk to teenagers and young adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a steady increase in chlamydia cases among young people over the past several years. Chlamydia is one of the most common STDs. It is spread through…
There was a time when you didn’t live very long after being diagnosed with HIV. A new HIV diagnosis was considered a death sentence. Today, treatments have come so far that many people are finding themselves living decades after their diagnosis. In many patients, HIV does not develop into AIDS because of modern medicine. The…
Since 2000, June has been known as LGBT Pride Month. Former President Bill Clinton deemed the month of June, “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.” The month was chosen to commemorate a riot in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan that is thought to be the beginning of the gay liberation movement in the United…
It is important to use protection during sexual intercourse. When used properly, latex condoms are an excellent measure to take when protecting yourself from STDs and unwanted pregnancy. Condoms are often viewed as a simple and effective tool for sexual protection. Some people on the internet think that using more than one condom adds extra…
Hollywood has gone through a great deal of change since the early 1980s. Since then, many famous actors and actresses have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Here’s a brief look at some of the most influential people Hollywood lost to the virus: Rock Hudson In the 1950s and 60s, Rock Hudson was known as one of…
The news that you have contracted an STD can often seem devastating. Many people think that having an STD means that your life is changed forever. While it is true that some STDs will be with you the rest of your life, there are others that are easily curable. There are three base causes for…
Many people wonder if you they can only have one STD. In fact, it is not uncommon for someone to have more than one STD at a time. Chlamydia and gonorrhea often go hand-in-hand and some STDs can make you more susceptible to other infections. Having two or more STDs at a time is known…