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Spring break is one of the great collegiate traditions that every student should enjoy. However, after the dust settles many students return home to find a nasty shock waiting for them. Indeed, worse than any sunburn, hangover, or ill-conceived tattoo, picking up an STD can present major health problems –– especially if you don’t receive
There are some instances in life where it pays to be picky: selecting an engagement ring. Buying a car. Applying for a job. However, when it comes to STD testing, the idea of picking and choosing is a dangerous one. The question shouldn’t be, “what STDs should I get tested for?” Rather, every sexually active
Most people recognize that STDs are a serious problem. However, there are a number of folks out there who dismiss STDs as either something they don’t believe could ever happen to them, or who view them as a minor inconvenience. After all, what’s the worst that can happen if you have an STD? We’ll be
Broaching the subject of STD testing with your partner, significant other, or spouse is a difficult conversation to have. But it shouldn’t have to be. Indeed, the benefits of seeking out regular STD tests are numerous, and the risks you run if you eschew this important service are potentially fatal. The truth is though, there
STDs aren’t ever pleasant to think think about. However, it’s important for all sexually active men to at least have a cursory understanding of some common STDs –– if for no other reason than to maintain their own health and the health of their partners. Today we’re going to focus on the most common STDs
During the past few weeks Milwaukee has seen a spike in cases of syphilis and HIV –– some among high-school students. And just as worrying, three infants have been diagnosed with syphilis as well. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to view this “cluster,” as an isolated incident; indeed, there has also been a significant number of chlamydia
STDs freak people out; there’s no other way to put it. STDs cause such fear and revulsion among the populous that they’ve developed a mythology of their own. Much like anything that unduly frightens people, stories are bound to crop up that exaggerate or dilute the truth. As such, drawing the line between fact and
No STD has caused more panic or received more attention that the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV.) For the past forty odd years, truth has mingled with rumor and plain falsehoods when it comes to this most frightening of STDs. Despite all the attention, confusion still persists around the nature of HIV, and who’s susceptible to
No one wants to think about picking up an STD. The very thought is enough to make most people’s skin crawl, and it’s no wonder that many would rather not educate themselves than face up to the rather gruesome reality of STDs. However, if you’re a sexually active woman, you can’t afford to overlook this
Everyone knows what an STD is. Right? What with the amount of readily available information on STDs, free brochures, and cultural references to STDs, one could assume that it’s common knowledge for most people. Yet, the fine distinction between an STD and an STI is one the average person probably can’t make. Fortunately, we’re here
If you’ve ever known someone who contracted an STD, chances are it was chlamydia. That’s because chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the USA today. (So technically chlamydia isn’t an STD; it’s an STI.) Indeed, the CDC estimates that around three million people a year contract chlamydia. While that number is certainly
Everyone loves a good deal. Whether you aim to save a few bucks by switching cell-phone carriers, or by collecting coupons for your next trip to the store, the point is people are always looking for ways to save. Indeed, the desire to get something for nothing extends as far as the realm of STD
Uncertainty is never a good thing. And it’s especially unnerving in regard to STDs. Indeed, one of the worst feelings anyone can experience is doubting their well-being after a sexual encounter. As such, it’s probably not surprising that many people are hesitant to get themselves tested; after all, there’s so much misinformation regarding STDs and
Everyone gets sick from time to time. Of course, you don’t go see your doctor for every little ailment you experience, though. Men of a certain age are especially finicky about scheduling doctor’s appointments –– still, most of the time things work out. You feel better and your symptoms dissipate and you move on with
It’s one of the last things you want to think about; we get it. However, because most people don’t like to consider the possibility of getting an STD, they tend not to have a plan if they actually contract one. And that remains true even though millions of people in the US get an STD
Let’s get real. Sex is fun. At least it can be. So, what is the fuss about? Who doesn’t love sex? And is there such a thing as “too much” sex? Scholars can’t agree on whether sex addiction is a real thing or not. DSM-5 Hypersexual Behavior Disorder was not included in the Diagnostic Statistical
When it comes to STD testing, all results are not created equal. There are highly accurate results available from some groups, and some facilities/retailers that provide testing products which have been proven to not be quite as accurate. Maybe faster, but less accurate. And this is your health we’re talking about here. Not getting a
“I’m not having any symptoms, so I don’t think I need to get tested.” This is a famous phrase and a common preconceived notion. Why wait for that surprise Herpes outbreak? I hear many patients say that they have been taking over-the-counter medicine because they think the discomfort during urination is just a UTI, or
The testing process sounds simple enough, right? Go to the lab. Give a sample. Receive results in one to three business days. What is so difficult about this one might ask? After all, waiting is a part of life. We wait for stop lights during a commute to work, an elevator in an office building,
People usually fall into two classifications when it comes to administering to their own health and wellness: 1) They are either near or at Defcon Level 1 (which is the most severe) on the hypochondriac scale and are online daily with a digital self-diagnosis of terminal cancer and/or other fatal medical conditions, OR 2) They
The scariest words that I can hear from a patient are “I have been looking on the Internet and think I have symptoms of….” Let me tell you that is the recipe for disaster. If you look up a hangnail on a medical site, you will have convinced yourself that you will be dying within
My first experience with STD testing wasn’t the most pleasant. In fact, it went so “well” that I didn’t even go through with it. I went to my primary care physician for my yearly physical before moving out of state. It was just a normal overall checkup, and he asked if anything was bothering
Omaha launches what can easily be called the country’s most disgusting ad campaign – targeting a rising STD rates… A graphic sexual health campaign aims to combat rising STD rates in Omaha, Neb., by grossing out young people with giant flesh-and-pus letters that deliver off-putting puns. Billboards and bus posters around the city, as well
Officials believe online dating services and apps that lead to casual romantic encounters are at least partially to blame for an increase in sexually transmitted diseases in Rhode Island, putting the state in the midst of an emerging debate over how the technology affects public health. With rates of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia at a
Infectious diseases seem to come and go, sometimes causing scary outbreaks, while other times seeming to disappear. But some infectious pathogens are always with us, lurking just below the surface of society. With almost 54,000 new cases of STDs each day, its important to protect yourself. If you have had at-risk sex, make sure to
Next month will be STD Awareness Month across the country. The CDC website for STD Awareness has access materials, education tools, and information to help you support STD awareness and prevention events. SameDaySTDTesting reminds everybody to get STD tested, especially young adults. All females that are sexually active and are under 26 should be tested annually
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention says that the number of chlamydia infections in Wyoming since 2007 has increased sharply. Right now Wyoming has the 26th-highest rate of chlamydia infection in the United States. In 2007 Wyoming ranked 44th overall. With 588 reported cases, Laramie County ranks with the
People in the adult film industry are required to wear condoms while performing now that the Los Angeles City Council has given final approval to a city ordinance. Around 90% of porn films are produced in the Los Angeles area. Primary in the San Fernando Valley area.
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of syphilis cases in the Cincinnati area. This increase is having a negative effect on STD rates in the Dayton area. Cincinnati Rise in Syphilis Hamilton County is reporting a major increase in new syphilis cases from 2006 to 2010. In 2010 there were a staggering 420 cases
A new video from Same Day STD Testing is up and ready to be watched on youtube. This is one of a series of videos that will be released over time on our Youtube Channel for SameDaySTDTesting. The clip illustrates how they take the fear out of getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases. With great
Thousands of Mardi Gras beads will be loaded with condoms in Soulard this year. They’re part of an “in your face” attempt to fight sexually transmitted diseases in St. Louis. Those behind the effort told Fox 2 Tuesday night, that it was far from being “over the top”. For one thing, the “condom beads” will
What is World AIDS Day? World AIDS Day is a great opportunity for people worldwide to network and work together to fight against the HIV virus. When is World AIDS Day? December 1st of every year events takes places all over the world to bring to light the worldwide effects of HIV and AIDS. It is reported that
As the number of people who are positively infected with the conditions and diseases associated with stds, there has been a proportionally growing std dating community. These people want to live their life no different than those who are without the illnesses. There may be a slight difference in lifestyle due to the people needing
