STD Conditions Guides
Plain-language explainers for specific sexually transmitted infections and sexual health conditions — what causes them, how they are diagnosed, and what a positive result actually means for your health.
Chancroid: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment Explained
Chancroid is a rare but curable bacterial STD that causes painful genital ulcers. Learn the symptoms, how testing often works, and what treatment involves.
Read GuideChlamydia vs Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Differences & Testing
Chlamydia and gonorrhea have similar symptoms but require different antibiotics. Learn how to tell them apart and which tests to order.
Read GuideCongenital Syphilis: Why Cases Are Rising Again in the US
Congenital syphilis cases in the US have risen sharply in recent years. Learn how syphilis in pregnancy affects a baby, how it is prevented, and when to test.
Read GuideEpididymitis Without an STD: Other Causes
Yes — epididymitis can come from UTI bacteria, reflux, trauma, medications, or anatomical issues. Learn non-STI causes, symptoms, and when testing still matters.
Read GuideGenital Herpes: Early Signs, Symptoms & Testing Options
Learn the early signs of genital herpes, how it differs from other STDs, and the best testing options for HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Read GuideGenital Warts Guide: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Genital warts come from HPV. Learn causes, symptoms, testing, treatment options, and proven ways to lower your risk and protect your sexual health today.
Read GuideHepatitis A: Sexual Transmission and Vaccination
Hepatitis A spreads easily through sex and close contact. Learn the symptoms, how it is transmitted, who needs the vaccine, and how to protect yourself.
Read GuideHepatitis C: Sexual Transmission Risk and Testing Guide
Hepatitis C spreads mainly through blood, but sexual contact can pass it too. Learn who is most at risk, when to get tested, and what a positive result means.
Read GuideIs Mycoplasma Genitalium an STD? The Emerging Infection
Mgen is a recognized sexually transmitted bacterium causing urethritis and cervicitis. What current guidelines say about testing, resistance, and treatment.
Read GuideLymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) Explained: Symptoms, Tests
LGV is a treatable bacterial infection spread through sexual contact. Learn LGV symptoms, how testing works, and when to talk to a healthcare provider.
Read GuideMolluscum Contagiosum: Is It an STD? Symptoms & Care
Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin virus that spreads by close skin contact. Learn what the bumps look like, how it spreads, and how it is treated.
Read GuideMost Common STDs Today: Current Landscape
HPV is the most common STD overall; chlamydia tops reported cases. Current U.S. landscape with trends, hot spots, and what it means for you.
Read GuideMpox and Sexual Transmission: What You Need to Know
Mpox spreads through close skin-to-skin contact, including sex. Learn the symptoms, how testing works, who should consider the vaccine, and how to reduce risk.
Read GuidePID and STDs: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Get Care
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) often starts with an untreated STD like chlamydia or gonorrhea. Learn the symptoms, risks, and when to get tested.
Read GuidePubic Lice (Crabs): Signs, Treatment & Spread
Crabs are parasitic insects clinging to pubic hair, spread by close contact. Identify lice vs nits, treat with permethrin, and know when to test for STDs.
Read GuideSuper Gonorrhea: Antibiotic Resistance Explained
Super gonorrhea refers to multi-drug-resistant strains. The last reliable treatment is ceftriaxone injection. Resistance facts, risks, and implications explained.
Read GuideTop 10 Most Common STDs Ranked
Ranked list of America's most common STDs with case estimates, key symptoms, curability status, and which tests catch each one.
Read GuideWhat Does Chlamydia Feel Like? Firsthand Symptoms
Chlamydia often feels like nothing — or mild burning, discharge, pelvic ache. Descriptions by body site, plus why 'feeling fine' isn't proof.
Read GuideWhat Does Gonorrhea Feel Like? Symptom Guide
Gonorrhea feels like burning pee and thick discharge for many men — but often nothing for women, throats, and rectums. Site-by-site descriptions.
Read GuideWhat Is Syphilis? Stages, Symptoms & Treatment
Syphilis progresses through distinct stages with different symptoms. Learn what to look for and how to get tested and treated.
Read GuideWhat Is the Clap? Gonorrhea Nickname Explained
'The clap' is slang for gonorrhea, a common bacterial STD. Origin theories, symptoms, drug-resistant treatment facts, and testing explained.
Read GuideWhat Is the Worst STD? Severity Compared
The 'worst' STD depends on how you measure: HIV for mortality, HPV for cancer risk, herpes for prevalence, gonorrhea for resistance. Full comparison.
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