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STD Guide

STD Information
• STD Prevention
• How STD's are Spread
• Using Condoms
• Using Spermicides
• Abstinence

Herpes
• Herpes Symptoms
• Herpes Treatments
• Incurable Disease
• Effects on Your Life

Genital Warts
• Genital Warts Symptoms
• Genital Warts Treatments
• Pregnancy Effects
• Cervical Cancer

HPV
• HPV Symptoms
• HPV Treatments
• Cervical Cancer
• Circumcision Cancer Effects

Syphilis
• Syphilis Symptoms
• Syphilis Treatments
• Complications
• History

Chlamydia
• Chlamydia Symptoms
• Chlamydia Treatments
• Prevention
• Effects

Gonorrhea
• Gonorrhea Symptoms
• Gonorrhea Treatments
• Diagnosing Gonorrhea
• Complications

Molluscum Contagiosum
• MC Symptoms
• MC Treatments
• MC in Children

Vaginitis
• Vaginitis Symptoms
• Vaginitis Treatments
• Pregnancy Complications
• Vaginitis in Gay Women

Birth Control
• Condoms
• Birth Control Pills
• The Shot
• Birth Control Patch
• Barrier Methods

Birth Control Advice

Condoms
Condoms are a popular choice for preventing pregnancy and protecting against sexually transmitted diseases. A condom is a thin covering that is placed over an...

Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills can effectively prevent pregnancy because they contain the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which control the functions of the ovaries and...

The Shot
The only injectable contraceptive currently available in the United States is Depo-Provera. This injection contains synthetic progesterone (no estrogen) in high...

Birth Control Patch
The birth control patch is a thin, 1.75 inch square patch that is applied directly to the skin on the abdomen, buttocks, upper outer arm or upper torso. The patch...

Barrier Methods
Barrier methods of birth control such as diaphragms, cervical caps and shields are available by prescription and they work by covering the cervix so the sperm...