Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are far more common than many ...

If you have sex—oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse and genital touching—you can get an STD, also called a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Straight or gay, married or single, you're vulnerable to ...

Herpes is one of the most common viral infections in the world, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Caused by the herpes ...

The idea that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) always announce themselves with uncomfortable or visible symptoms is a dangerous misconception that health experts are working to correct. Research ...

When it comes to sexually transmitted diseases, sharing is definitely not caring. STDs affect approximately 1 in 5 Americans, with nearly half of new cases being diagnosed in patients ages 15 to 24.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to pose significant diagnostic challenges for healthcare providers, often leading to delayed or incorrect treatments. The consequences of these ...

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, include both sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, and the many infections that don’t progress to disease. STIs are caused by more than 30 different ...

The January 2026 survey of 2,520 U.S. Gen Z adults ages 18 to 29 found that 20% have asked AI chatbots about STIs or STDs. One in 10 reported asking an AI chatbot to help diagnose an STI or STD. Among ...