PrEP & PEP: Preventing HIV
PrEP PEP What is it? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily medication that helps prevent HIV. Post-exposure […]
What to expect when getting an STI test?
How do I know if I should be tested for STIs? If you are having sex, you should be tested […]
Hepatitis B
What is it? Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis B is highly contagious. Who […]
HPV & Genital Warts
What is it? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common group of viral infections that can infect the skin. HPV can […]
Chlamydia
What is it? Chlamydia is a very common bacterial infection that can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, eyes, […]
Gonorrhea
What is it? A bacterial infection that can infect the penis, vagina, rectum, eyes, and throat. Sometimes called “The Clap”. […]
HIV (AIDS)
What is it? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and is a virus that weakens the immune system so the […]
Syphilis
What is it? Syphilis is a bacterial infection spread through sex. Who does it affect? In 2017, there were over […]
Herpes
What is it? Herpes is caused by a virus and leads to blisters and sores in infected areas. There […]
Trichomoniasis
What is it? Trichomoniasis, also called “Trich” is a very common infection caused by a parasite. It infects women in the […]