Challenges of testing for genital herpes
Genital herpes is a common, chronic sexually transmitted infection (STI).1 It is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)…
Sexual Health
Sex in the era of Covid-19
The current global focus remains on Covid-19. For most Americans, the new normal consists of social distancing measures, which introduces…
Current practices and perspectives of women’s health providers on STI treatment of sexual partners
Aggressive medical management of sexual partners has been demonstrated to decrease rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI), including rates of…
1 in 5 have a sexually transmitted infection, CDC says
Nearly 68 million Americans had a STI in 2018 and half of the 26 million new cases were people aged 15 to 24.
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.