Condom Effectiveness by STD: What They Actually Prevent
Condoms lower the risk of many STDs, but protection varies by infection. Here is how well they prevent HIV, herpes, HPV, gonorrhea, and more. Learn the gaps.
Read GuideDental Dams: How to Use Them for Oral Sex Protection
Learn what a dental dam is, how it lowers oral sex STD risk, and how to use one correctly. Includes simple steps, common mistakes, and latex-free alternatives.
Read GuideDoxyPEP: The New Antibiotic Prevention for STDs Guide
DoxyPEP is a preventive antibiotic taken after condomless sex to lower the risk of some bacterial STDs. Learn who it's for, how it works, and its limits.
Read GuideHPV Vaccine for Adults: Is It Too Late to Get Vaccinated?
Learn who can still get the HPV vaccine as an adult, what the age guidance says, and why vaccination may still help even if you are already sexually active.
Read GuideHPV Vaccine: Ages, Doses & What It Prevents
the HPV vaccine prevents ~90% of HPV cancers. Routine ages 9–26, shared decision to 45. Dosing schedules, effectiveness data, and adult eligibility answered.
Read GuideHepatitis B Vaccine: Who Should Get It? Full Guide
The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for most adults and all infants. Learn who should get it, how many doses are needed, and how well it protects you.
Read GuideHow to Prevent STDs: The Complete Defense Stack
Complete STD prevention: vaccination (HPV/hep B), condoms done right, PrEP for HIV, mutual testing, honest communication — ranked by effectiveness with real numbers.
Read GuidePrEP vs PEP: HIV Prevention Pills Explained
PrEP prevents HIV before exposure (~99% effective daily pill or bimonthly shot); PEP rescues within 72 hours after. Eligibility, costs, and protocols compared.
Read GuideSafer Sex Checklist: Practical Steps to Prevent STDs
Safer sex goes beyond condoms. This practical checklist covers barriers, testing, vaccines, and partner conversations to help lower your STD and HIV risk.
Read GuideTalking About Safer Sex and STD Testing With Partners
Learn how to start a calm, honest conversation about safer sex, STD testing, and boundaries with new or current partners, plus what to say and when to start.
Read GuideVaccines for STDs: Which Ones Exist? Complete Guide
Learn which STDs have vaccines, who should get them, and how vaccination fits with testing and safer sex. A plain-language guide to STD vaccine options.
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