Sex Ed

Mosquitoes cannot transmit HIV. This is one of the most well-established facts in HIV science, and it holds true regardless of how many mosquitoes are in an area or how often someone gets bitten. If you’ve had this question, you’re not alone — and the answer is clear: a mosquito bite carries no risk of

Yes, you can get an STD without having sex. While sexual intercourse is the most common way these infections spread, it’s far from the only way. Skin-to-skin contact, blood exposure, oral contact, and even shared personal items can all transmit certain infections. Understanding helps clarify what testing makes sense for your situation. Many people are

Kissing is one of the most common forms of physical contact, and it’s natural to wonder what, if anything, can be passed through it. The short answer is that some STDs can spread through kissing, though the level of transmission varies quite a bit depending on the infection. Understanding which ones and under what circumstances

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can get an STD from a hot tub, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most common questions people have about sexual health and water. The short answer is that getting an STD simply from soaking in a hot tub is extremely unlikely. Understanding why that’s the case

Oral STD symptoms can appear in the mouth, on the tongue, along the gums, or in the throat — and they often look a lot like common, everyday conditions. A sore throat, a mouth ulcer, or a small bump inside the cheek can each have many causes, which makes it genuinely difficult to know when

STD symptoms in women can look different from what many people expect. Some are subtle. Others feel like everyday irritations. And in many cases, there are no noticeable symptoms at all. Understanding what changes are worth paying attention to — and when testing makes sense — can make the whole process feel a lot less

STD symptoms in men can range from very obvious to barely noticeable — and in some cases, there are no symptoms at all. If you’ve noticed something that doesn’t seem quite right, or you’re just trying to understand what to watch for, this page breaks down the most common signs, when they tend to appear,

Burning when you pee is one of those symptoms that’s hard to ignore. It can feel alarming, but it’s also one of the most common reasons people look into STD testing. Several STDs can cause this symptom, and so can a few non-STD conditions. Understanding what’s behind it — and how testing can give you

The window period after unprotected sex is the time between possible exposure to an STD and when a test can accurately detect it. Testing too early — before this window closes — can return a false negative even when an infection is present. Knowing the right time to test for each STD gives you a

The trichomoniasis window period is the time between exposure and when a test can reliably detect the infection. For most people, that window falls between 5 and 28 days after exposure. Understanding this timeline helps you choose the right moment to test — so your results give you a clear, accurate picture. If you’ve recently