Besides protecting them against penile and anal cancers, the HPV vaccine can also prevent men from spreading the HPV virus to others.

Women’s healthcare thus needs to include safe sexual practices instead of focusing solely on family planning.

Not talking about the risks and safety precautions “may be failing a generation of young women, who are unaware of the risks.”

"Unless we remove the taboo around sex in this country, it will be tough to address the public health problem [of low STI testing]."

Pubic hair protects us from bacteria and other pathogens, reduces friction during sex, and also keeps our genitals warm.

Researchers found that bacteria commonly found in the mouth can aid the growth of the 'bad' bacteria involved in BV.

The guidelines recommend that adolescents receive basic information about sex during regular medical check-ups.

Bacterial vaginosis is common and mild, but like any infection, it requires treatment.

We have all the tools to completely eradicate the serious liver infection, yet millions continue to die from it.

Chancroid is often confused with syphilis, but the difference is that chancroid sores are more painful.

Human papillomavirus, a.k.a. HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world.

You can pass the infection on to sexual partners at any stage even if you don’t show the symptoms.

Heterosexual women, heterosexual men, and gay men all stated different preferences for condom use.

Sex ed sure didn't prepare us.

And so are other vaginal infections.

If you have to get an STI, this is the one to get.

From symptoms, to how likely you are to get it.

Blink and you might miss it.