HPV
It’s the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.
HPV Is Incredibly Common—But Most People Still Don’t Know It Can Cause Various Cancers
The vaccine, which is recommended for all young people, can prevent most types.
By Maggie O'Neill
We Pretty Much All Have HPV. Should That Affect How We Have Sex?
HPV should just not exist, but here we are.
By Kasandra Brabaw and Zahra Thompson
Does HPV Go Away on Its Own or Does It Stick Around Forever?
Ob-gyns explain how long HPV can stay in your system.
By Zahra Thompson
How to Keep Your Vagina Healthy During Swimsuit Season
Don’t let infections or irritation kill your summer vibe.
By Carley MillhoneMedically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
Love Oral Sex? Great, Let’s Talk STIs.
Learn how to have fun safely.
By Rozalynn S. Frazier, C.P.T. and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Alexis P. Melnick, MD
10 Vaginal Problems You Should Tell Your Gyno About
Don’t ignore these seemingly minor symptoms.
By Beth Krietsch and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Shieva Ghofrany, MD, FACOG
Cervical Cancer Rates Are Falling Dramatically Thanks to HPV Vaccines
A new U.K. study provides compelling evidence.
By Sarah Jacoby
Marcia Cross Reveals the ‘Gnarly’ Side Effects of Her Anal Cancer Treatment
The actor is done with the stigma surrounding the condition.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
What an Abnormal Pap Smear Really Means—And What Comes Next
Try not to panic.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
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10 Things Your Gynecologist Wants You to Stop Freaking Out About
These doctors have seen it all.
By Rachel Grumman Bender
Here Are All the Vaccines You Actually Need as an Adult
Vaccines aren’t just for kids.
By Patia Braithwaite
Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Up to Date on All Your Vaccines
Don’t just assume you’re all set.
By Anna Borges
If You Don't Wear Shower Shoes in the Locker Room, I Don't Know What to Tell You
Does athlete’s foot sound like a joke to you?
By Patia Braithwaite
Sexually Transmitted Disease (std) Symptoms
Symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases aren't always obvious. Learn about some of the more common and possible symptoms.
How to Talk to Your Partner About Getting Tested With Minimal Weirdness
It’s possible! (And smart.)
By Kasandra Brabaw
9 Things to Know Before You Try Strap-On Sex
Buckle up for a (hopefully) wild ride.
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Before I Was President of Planned Parenthood, I Was Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer at a Routine Screening
Opinion: More of us have these stories than you may think.
By Leana Wen, M.D.
This Country Singer’s Sore Throat Turned Out to Be Tonsil Cancer
What you need to know about the disease.
By Korin Miller
Ob/Gyns Share 11 Ways to Make a Pap Smear Easier on You and Your Vagina
Because we know no one looks forward to this.
By Jessica Wakeman
Here's Why Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates Are So High, According to STI Experts
There’s actually some good news.
By Erika Samoff, Ph.D., M.P.H. and Victoria Mobley, M.D., M.P.H.
5 STDs You Can Have Without Knowing It
These infections don't always cause symptoms.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
The HPV Vaccine Is Now FDA-Approved for People Over 26: What You Need to Know
Why it's so important to get vaccinated.
By Korin Miller