Sexual Health Simplified

Be rid of B risks

Vaccines exist to protect you from hepatitis B. Learn more! more >>

Hep B: Who needs to know?

So, you've received a diagnosis of hepatitis B. Who do you need to alert? more >>

How-to guide: birth control pills

Taking birth control pills is usually simple, but here are a few things you should know before you start. more >>

Signs of STIs

Know the STI symptoms to watch for. More >>

The contraceptive question

Which of these 4 methods is right for you and your lifestyle? More >>

Health Tip

Packing lunch? Avoid the morning rush and prepare a healthy meal the night before. You're more likely to plan nutritious, satisfying lunch when you're not scrambling to get out the door.

Healthy living

Taking the ELISA test for HIV
It usually takes about 3 months after infection before the test would be positive.
Getting checked for chlamydia
A doctor may use a cotton swab to collect bacteria samples from the cervix, rectum, or urethra.
How do I know if I have herpes?
If you think you may have herpes, go to your doctor or clinic as soon as possible and have a trained professional diagnose the problem.

Tests: What the doctor ordered

Featured Associations

amfAR
One of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.
Hepatitis Foundation International
Cultivating a community that helps people with hepatitis concerns manage and fulfill their lives.
American Social Health Association
We are America's authority for sexually transmitted disease information.

Support Groups

Visit our Sexual Health Support Group Database and get personal assistance for you or your loved ones. There are experienced health care professionals in your community that are well-prepared to provide care.

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