Condoms are a great way to protect yourself during sex. They’re the only protection that can prevent STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and pregnancy at the same time. If you don't know how...
read more
Rimming is when someone uses their mouth, tongue, or lips on another person's anus. It's also called analingus, oral-anal sex, or "tossing a salad". Unprotected rimming can pass on viral or...
read more
Some STIs (sexually transmitted infections) can be spread without having sex, but the risk is much lower. An STI can spread from one person to another in a few different ways. Some STIs are spread...
read more
Unfortunately, the government can refuse to make you a permanent resident or renew a temporary resident status if you have certain STIs (sexually transmitted infections, previously known as STDs)....
read more
Sometimes it can be hard to talk about safer sex, birth control, and STIs (also known as STDs). But, being honest and upfront and talking to your partner can help make it easier. Safer sex can...
read more
Someone's viral load is the amount of the HIV virus someone has in their system. If someone's HIV status is undetectable, it means their viral load is so low that most tests can't measure it. If...
read more
PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. PrEP is a pill you take every day to lower your risk for getting HIV. The name of the pill is Truvada. You can think of Truvada as the birth control...
read more
Knowing how different kinds of sex can pass on STIs (sexually transmitted infections, also known as STDs) can help you decide when you should get tested. Testing is important because many STIs...
read more
Especially when people haven't gotten an STI test before, it's common to be a bit worried that it will hurt. Most tests today are minor. An STI test could be just peeing in a cup, and maybe giving...
read more
Worrying that you may have an STI is very common, and so is worrying you might get a positive result. Because of this, getting tested can sometimes be stressful. It can help to talk to people you...
read more 
