Infection

STI Risk Assessment: The Cliff's Notes

Need to check out what your sexually transmitted disease or infection risk might be in a jiffy?

Condom Basics: A User's Manual

Using a condom is generally easier than it looks (especially if you can relax about it), but the first couple times, it can be tricky, especially if you're nervous about knowing how to use one.

inSPOT

A fantastic online tool to anonymously notify previous and/or current sexual partners if you are diagnosed with an sexually transmitted infection, so they they can get treatment for themselves and notify their partners, too.

The why and how-not of yeast infections

Gina asks:

What causes a yeast infection and how can I prevent one?

Your Map to the Condom Aisle

so many choices... asks:

My boyfriend and I have sex often, and when we do we use a condom as often as possible. But when we go to get condoms there are so many to choose from! There are ribbed ones, spermicidal, ones that are specified for "her" pleasure and vice versa, ultra thin..and more. What is the difference in all of these? Do any of them really give more pleasure or feel any better than a plain lubricated condom?

Positively Informed: An HIV/AIDS Roundup

What do you really know about HIV and AIDS? How sure are you that what you know is correct or complete, and how much do you think it matters that you know about HIV and AIDS at all? Check out our extensive FAQ and get informed.

Me & HSV

I have genital herpes. Those people you see in the Valtrex commercials, running down a beach with five beautiful women chasing after them? Totally me.

The American Social Health Association

ASHA is recognized by the public, patients, providers, and policy makers for developing and delivering accurate, medically reliable information about STIs.

Merck Manual: Sexually Transmitted Diseases & Infections

A medical online manual that introduces and describes various sexually transmitted infections.