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Get Tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), that you can get during vaginal, ... Read MoreChoose the Right Birth Control
Birth control (also called contraception) can help you prevent pregnancy when you don’t want to have a baby. Condoms are a type of birth control that ... Read MoreGet Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
Schedule a well-woman visit with your doctor or nurse every year. The well-woman visit is an important way to help you stay healthy.Wel ... Read MoreMen: Take Charge of Your Health
Many men need to pay more attention to their health. Compared to women, men are more likely to:SmokeDrink too much alcoholMake unhealthy or risky choi ... Read MoreTalk to Your Kids About Sex and Healthy Relationships
Talking honestly and openly with your kids about sex and relationships is important — and it's never too early to start. Your support can help them ma ... Read MoreGet Tested for HIV
HIV is the virus that can cause AIDS if it isn’t treated. If you have HIV, getting treatment early can help you live a long, healthy life.The only way ... Read MoreProtect Yourself from Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus that spreads from person to person through blood, semen (cum), and fluids from the vagina. A mother with hepatitis B can also p ... Read MoreProstate Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States. It’s more common in older men than younger men. Depending on your age ... Read MoreTesting for Syphilis: Questions for the Doctor
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), also called a sexually transmitted disease (STD), that you can get during vaginal, anal, or oral s ... Read MoreHIV Testing: Questions for the Doctor
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. If you have HIV (also called being HIV-positive), early treatment can help you live a long, healthy life.The only w ... Read MoreSTI Testing: Conversation Starters
It might be hard to talk to a partner about getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs ... Read MoreInformation Provided By health.gov
