Regular STD testing and treatment decrease your risk of getting or spreading infections. You can use protection like condoms to significantly lower your risk of transmission. Untreated STDs can lead ...

Many of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are typically identified by a handful of common symptoms. Herpes, for example, frequently causes genital warts and bumps around the mouth ...

STDs are sexually transmitted diseases. This means they are most often, but not exclusively, spread by sexual contact. STDs used to be called venereal diseases (VD). Doctors more often use the term ...

Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. STI rates have been increasing among both younger ...

BISMARCK — North Dakota has launched a tool to help residents decide whether they should get tested for sexually transmitted diseases. The state Department of Health announced Monday, April 29, that ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Circumcision does not appear to shield men from the types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) common in the developed world, according to new research from New Zealand.

Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can help keep you and your partners safe. Here’s what to know about who should test and when. Share on Pinterest Arthur Roan/Getty Images If you’re ...