Can I Get an STI from Kissing?
Kissing is one of the most widely recognized forms of intimacy, but it also leaves questions concerning sexual health: Can you really get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from kissing? Though the majority of STIs are transmitted through sexual fluids and some form of skin-to-skin contact, there are…
The stigma, anxiety, and unpredictability that come from herpes can make living with it a challenge. For some individuals, managing this medical condition on their own may appear impossible. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Herpes support groups provide an easy and accepting forum to share stories, access information, and interact with people…
As colorful and unique as individuals are, so their relationships get deep and complicated. Friendships, romances, sexual relationships, and even casual acquaintances can all fall under one term, but there is so much more to each type. Get ready to join us in order to dissect the complex world of relationships, and uncover which type…
Concerning urinary tract infections (UTIs), you might have come come across a range of purported reasons for their occurrence. Information, such as caffeine consumption or holding in urine, worsens the situation even more. Out of these theories, one that doesn’t get as much attention and that makes people smirk is the connection between oral sex…
Molluscum contagiosum (a.k.a. “molluscum” for easier pronunciation) likely looks like a magical spell to many, but in reality, is anything but blissful for those who suffer from it. Molluscum contagiosum is a skin disorder brought about by a stubborn virus that gives rise to small, pearl-like formations on the soft tissues. As common as it…
Herpes can be shocking, confusing, and can get one very scared. A single positive test comes with no indication or symptoms and a desperate need for clarification. And a need to understand completely different tests, examinations, and nuances gets introduced. At the same time, what needs to be remembered is any sort of medical test…