by Thrive Orlando | Oct 29, 2024 | Sexual Health, Women's Health
Millions of Americans suffer from sexually transmitted diseases (STD), also called sexually transmitted infections (STI). In fact, more than 2.5 million new cases were reported in 2022. Most of these diseases aren’t life-threatening, but they can cause short- and...
by Thrive Orlando | Jun 11, 2024 | Pregnancy, Sexual Health
If you have an STD while you’re pregnant, you may experience both short and long-term health problems. In this blog, we’ll explain what these infections are and why you should immediately seek STD testing and treatment if you think you’re pregnant. What are sexually...
by Thrive Orlando | Jan 9, 2024 | Sexual Health
Finding the best ways to avoid STDs is important for your sexual health. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), may be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Generally, the only way to get these illnesses is...
by Thrive Orlando | Jul 25, 2023 | Sexual Health, Women's Health
For hundreds of years, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have had a lot of shame and stigma. If you have or suspect you might have an infection, you may be wondering, “Should I be ashamed of my STI?” This blog will explain why you shouldn’t feel dirty or...
by Thrive Orlando | May 16, 2023 | Relationships, Sexual Health, Women's Health
Women have been preventing pregnancy with fertility tracking for thousands of years. This method doesn’t rely on medications, unnatural hormones, or devices you have to replace. Instead, it helps you understand your body, using that knowledge to avoid unintended...
by Thrive Orlando | Apr 18, 2023 | Sexual Health
You might be surprised to hear that contraceptives don’t always prevent pregnancy. After all, isn’t that the whole point of using birth control, condoms, and IUDs? Though contraceptives aren’t always reliable, there are ways to prevent pregnancy with better results....