Today’s million dollar question begins right here. As the Founder of TheSTDProject.com and Spokesperson for PositiveSingles.com, I’ve heard almost every question once, but some come through on repeat, and this one is probably at … [Read more...] about I Don’t Want an STD, but I Still Want to Hookup… What Now?
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Should I Get Tested for STDs, and Where Should I Go?
If you’re at the point where you’re asking yourself if it’s time to get tested for STDs, then the answer is probably “yes”. But I realize that’s not a helpful answer, and that it’s up to you to decide what’s best for your body. … [Read more...] about Should I Get Tested for STDs, and Where Should I Go?
What Activities Put Me Most at Risk for STDs, and Why Are Some Things Riskier than Others?
One of the first worries that comes to mind when you’re thinking about having sex with someone new is whether or not you risk sharing an STD. No one wants a new infection, that’s understandable, and even if you already have an … [Read more...] about What Activities Put Me Most at Risk for STDs, and Why Are Some Things Riskier than Others?
Q&A with Dr. Laurie September 20
STDs and first dates Q: A good male friend is going on a first date with a female & the female has already told him that she had an incurable STD (herpes). I'm at a dilemma as to encourage him or discourage him. As he's … [Read more...] about Q&A with Dr. Laurie September 20
From Top to Bottom: Sexual Health for Gay Men 101
Let’s face it: sex, in general, can be an altogether terrifying endeavor for those who are, shall we say, lacking in experience. Moreover, a lack of attention to the special considerations involved in gay intercourse may leave … [Read more...] about From Top to Bottom: Sexual Health for Gay Men 101
Q&A With Dr. Laurie #9
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTI’S) Q: Whenever my girlfriend and I have very sexually active weekends she usually gets internal bruising and frequent UTIs. I've learned to hold back and not go so deep or rough but she sometimes … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie #9
Q&A With Dr. Laurie #7
SEX DURING YOUR PERIOD Q: Is it ok to have sex during your period? What are the risk for infections? Is it messy? A: You can have sex on your period if you don’t mind the mess. However, keep in mind that if you have sex … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie #7
STI Etiquette
We are all sexual beings, from birth until death. When we decide to have sex, we want it to be satisfying. Most of us however, have taken risks to have sex. So many in fact, that one out of every four of us becomes infected at … [Read more...] about STI Etiquette
Q&A With Dr. Laurie #2
LOOKING FOR KINKY SEX As a monogamous longtime dater, I've felt my relationships end due to sexual incompatibility. This is often found out after a year or so of partaking in "vanilla" sex and trying to later spice things … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie #2
Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are fungal infections that cause irritation and itchiness in the vaginal and vulva. They are very common, and most women will get at least one yeast infection in their lifetime. Yeast infections are caused by an … [Read more...] about Yeast Infections
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis, also called trich, is a parasitic sexually transmitted infection. The parasite that causes this infection is called Trichomonas vaginalis, and it usually infects only genitals and not the mouth or anus. This is a … [Read more...] about Trichomoniasis
Syphilis
Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection. It is transmitted through mucous membranes (like genitals or the tissues inside your mouth), syphilis sores, cuts, or through the placenta to fetuses. Syphilis can lie … [Read more...] about Syphilis