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World Sexual Health Day: All you need to know about STDs - Telangana Today World Sexual Health Day: All you need to know about STDs - Telangana Today Posted: 04 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT New Delhi:  Sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, are most often, but not exclusively, spread via sexual intercourse. They are one of the most common forms of contagious diseases, meaning they can easily be transferred from one person to another. Every year, a majority of infections diagnosed is in people aged between 15-24 years, points out Dr Himani Gupta, gynecologist/obstetrician, Consultant at Practo. How does one get infected with STDs? "There are several ways to transmit a STD. The most common way is through vaginal, anal and oral sex. Some infections can also be spread through towels, toilet seats or damp clothing, Dr Gupta tells IANSlife. She says the risk increases if: One has more than one sexual partner One becomes sexuall

Covid-19 is making at-home STI testing kits more accessible — Quartz - Quartz Covid-19 is making at-home STI testing kits more accessible — Quartz - Quartz Cleveland County drops in state health rankings - Shelby Star Chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased among younger women, study finds - Greater Milwaukee Today Covid-19 is making at-home STI testing kits more accessible — Quartz - Quartz Posted: 29 Sep 2020 08:15 AM PDT Covid-19 is hogging the infectious disease spotlight for 2020. But that doesn't mean that other illnesses have disappeared. Many experts fear that in the absence of routine preventative healthcare visits, sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, have the potential to skyrocket. That concern, however, has created a new kind of market: one for at-home STI testing collection kits. "We noticed an explosion of STI at-home collection test kit sales starting in March," says Christina Song, a

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Your Guide to STDs - WebMD Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Your Guide to STDs - WebMD Posted: 12 Nov 2019 05:05 PM PST     Sexually transmitted diseases , commonly called STDs, are diseases that are spread by having sex with someone who has an STD. You can get a sexually transmitted disease from sexual activity that involves the mouth , anus , vagina , or penis . According to the American Social Health Association, 1 out of 4 teens in the United States become infected with an STD each year. By the age of 25, half of all sexually active young adults will get an STD. STDs are serious illnesses that require treatment. Some STDs, like HIV , can't be cured and are deadly. By learning more, you can find out ways to protect yourself from the following STDs. STD Causes and Risk Factors Three things cause sexually transmitted diseases: If you're sexually active, there's a chance that you

Reminder: STD Testing Is Still Important During the Pandemic - Lifehacker Reminder: STD Testing Is Still Important During the Pandemic - Lifehacker Posted: 16 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT Photo: Geobor (Shutterstock) The pandemic has disrupted many parts of our lives, testing for sexually transmitted diseases included. Between clinic closures and supply shortages, a lot of tests have been delayed, as testing rates plunged over the past several months . So consider this your reminder that if you're at risk for an STD, you should make sure to seek out testing, even if it's more inconvenient than usual. Advertisement The CDC's recommendations for STI testing are here . The recommendations vary depending on who you are and whether you have sex with multiple partners each year. Many of us should be getting tested at least once a year for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and, in some cases, HIV and syphilis.