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U.S. Health Department Releases First-Ever STI Federal Implementation Plan

The new plan outlines federal actions to reduce the burden of sexually transmitted infections in the United States through 2025.

It’s Time to Enroll in Obamacare for 2023. Here’s How.

Plus: Over 10 prevention services related to hepatitis, HIV and sexually transmitted infections covered by the Affordable Care Act.

HIV, Hepatitis and STI Rates Decline in DC—but There’s a Catch

COVID-19 had an “immense impact” on HIV, hepatitis and STI screening, prevention and care.

Can you get sexually transmitted infections from oral sex?

Oral STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes simplex and human papillomavirus.
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Chemsex Is on the Rise Among Swiss Gay and Bi Men With HIV

Chemsex typically refers to sex with multiple partners involving recreational drugs including meth, GHB and MDMA.
The Reverend A.J. Johnson, founder of Baton Rouge AIDS Society

Thieves Strike a Mobile HIV and Hep C Testing Site, Forcing It to Close

“Why would you take something that’s out here helping the community? I can’t understand it.”
A sample poster for TellYourPartner.org

Need to Tell Someone to Get Tested for an STI?

TellYourPartner.org allows you to anonymously relay via text or email that you might have passed on a sexually transmitted infection.

In Women With HIV, Syphilis Is Tied to Hep C and Injection Drug Use

This finding follows a recent study indicating that syphilis is on the rise among heterosexual people who inject drugs.

HIV in North Dakota Spikes Along With Oil Boom

As workers move to North Dakota for the growing oil industry, HIV cases are spiking along with the population.

Hep C Transmission Among Gay Men Dates Back Decades; HIV a Major Risk Factor

Hepatitis C has transmitted among gay men since at least the early 1980s, with HIV-positive men at much higher risk, particularly those with l...

Where’s the Personal Accountability?

In today’s society, it appears it is just fine to absolve yourself of any accountability. Instead, ask your local politicians to draft up a la...

STI Screenings Required for Pregnant Women in Texas

Texas health care providers are now required to test pregnant women for STIs under the revised Texas Health and Safety Code
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