chlamydia
London Is Still England's STI Capital, But Which Borough Is Worst?
Hackney has lost its chlamydia crown, but which area tops the list for 2016?
People Tell Us About Their Most Awkward Post Hookup Run-Ins
"I found out later he gave me chlamydia. I saw him a month later when he skated past me. I freaked out. He shakka-ed me and skated on."
Home Testing Kits Are a New Way to Fight the STI Epidemic
Planned Parenthood locations may have been closed around the country, but at least you can test yourself for chlamydia and gonorrhea in your own bathroom.
For a Whole Bunch of Reasons, 2016 Looks Set to Be the Year of the STI
How can STI rates be up even though fewer people are having sex?
Sexually Transmitted Infections Can Be Reduced By Taxing Alcohol
A recent study from the University of Florida suggests that providing a financial disincentive on alcohol sales can significantly impact the STI rates.
These Are the Most Sexually Infected Boroughs in London
Everyone in Hackney has chlamydia now, apparently.
You Can Now Order an STD Test on the New Planned Parenthood App
With Planned Parenthood Direct, a new app piloting in California, you can order an STD test and have the results processed with a few easy swipes on your smartphone.
Sex, Piss, and Violence: My Life as a Youth Hostel Receptionist
Working nightshifts in a Barcelona hostel is a parallel universe of drugs, booze, and horny teenage tourists with second-degree sunburns.
A Fake Chlamydia Epidemic Has Traumatized This Small Texas Town
A false STD alarm has sparked a long-avoided debate about sex education in Crane, Texas.
The Terrified Gay Virgin: Why Getting Laid Isn't Straightforward for Everyone
I am a walking example of why same-sex sex education must be written into school curricula everywhere.
Encouraging Young People to Test Their Own Genitals Might Not Be a Great Idea
Confidante is a (kind of) funny new campaign for at-home STI testing. But shouldn't we be helping to remove the shame young people feel about going to sexual health clinics?