Many STD infections are asymptomatic, so access to screening is essential.
Sexual Health
Dyspareunia for a dozen years in a young woman
A 30-year-old woman named CL presents to the office as a new patient. Her health history is notable for dysmenorrhea; irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea dominant; and…
Enabling Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sexuality education is often avoided in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Managing female sexual dysfunction
By Casey B. Giebink, MSN, NP-C, WHNP-BC and Ivy M. Alexander, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAAN Although about one-third of…
PrEP for women: An update for healthcare providers
PrEP use among women has the potential to reduce new HIV infections by 61% (with ≥ 75% adherence), yet less than 10% of men and women who are “behaviorally indicated for PrEP” are utilizing this important prevention tool.
Sexuality in the aging population: Statement of the problem
This column is the first part of a 2-part series. The aging process can compromise sexual functioning in both women and…
Structured contraceptive counseling with shared decision making: Effects of implementation at a university student health and wellness clinic
Women in their 20s experience the highest occurrence of unintended pregnancy, accounting for 55% of all cases.
The history of secnidazole
In September 2017, the FDA approved secnidazole for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Although new to the United States, secnidazole…
WHO Factsheet: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
What are sexually transmitted infections and how are they transmitted? More than 30 different bacteria, viruses and parasites are known…