STDs

HPV, or the Human Papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States.  There are over 150 strains of HPV -- some go away on their own, others can cause geni... Read More

Tomorrow, June 27th, is National HIV Testing Day, a day to remind people to learn about their risk and to get tested for HIV so they can know their status. What is HIV? HIV stands for Human Immu... Read More

April is STD Awareness Month and it’s got us thinking about STD testing and treatment. Did you know that if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, you may be able to get extra medicine for your... Read More

Did you know that 50% of sexually active teens will get a sexually transmitted disease (STD) before they turn 25? STDs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HPV are VERY common and can often show no sympt... Read More

Maybe you’ve seen a commercial for PrEP. Maybe you’ve never heard of it at all. But we’re here to give you a little more info. What is PrEP? PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily pill that ... Read More

Did you know that 1 in 2 sexually active youth will get an STD (sexually transmitted disease) by the age of 25? That means half or 50% of sexually active teens will get an STD before they turn 25. &nb... Read More

We always talk about how it’s super important to get tested for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Getting tested is such an essential part of taking charge of your sexual health! But what does “ge... Read More

What are your plans for winter break? Going ice skating with some friends? Watching your favorite holidy movies like Elf and Nightmare Before Christmas? Finding the perfect gift for someone ... Read More

Here’s how: Get to Know Your Rights: Teens in California have a right to comprehensive sex education! Make sure your high school offers sex ed and learn about what topics must be covered in... Read More

What’s going on? The HPV vaccination is a big deal these days. This vaccine works to prevent the most common forms of the human papilloma virus which can cause cervical cancer, throat cancer, anal ... Read More