Tag: sexual health

Finally Some Good News: HPV Vaccine Has Been Incredibly Effective

Since the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil in 2006, infections in women and girls have been by more than half. This statistic exceeds the expectations of researchers and although this progress is encouraging, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Thomas Frieden stated, “the report should be a wake-up call to our […]

Worried About your Sexual Health? Get an STD Test Done Today!

STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are common conditions that pose a threat to public health. Scientifically, these are the diseases spread through sexual contact and are contagious in this way. Thus, if you are sexually active, then it’s important to get tested for STDs. Things to keep in mind during your check up 1. Do […]

Can You Get It Up For The Thong Condom?

Condom companies are always coming out with new designs that promise to be “ribbed for her pleasure” or “extra thin” — there’s even a condom coming soon that’s made from something called hydrogel, which is apparently what contact lenses are made from. But if you ask me, the most … creative innovator in condom technology […]

Heard of Mycoplasma Genitalium? Everyone Should Be Aware of This Lesser-known STI

So there’s some not great news for the sexually active. Apparently there is a new STI called mycoplasma genitalium you need to ask to get tested for. Well, it’s not really new, but with better STI testing (or just more STI testing) going down on the regular, doctors are discovering that this almost unpronounceable disease is pretty […]