Sexual Health Simplified

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Sexing up your relationship

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Health Tip

If you're considering buying a herbal product, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first and make sure you know if there is evidence to support the use of the herb, and whether the herb can interact with other medications or vitamins.

Making the diagnosis

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.

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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