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...
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...
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...
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....
There are countless ways to get pregnant accidentally, even when you try to practice safe sex. You might have used protection, only to discover that the condom broke. Birth control does fail, especially if you haven’t been taking it at the same time every day. Worse,...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 Americans has a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Some STDs are treatable with medication, but others can have lifelong effects on your health and well-being. Though many of these infections...
