The Latest from Giddy

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STDs/STIs
New Research Suggests a Pill Can Prevent STIs—But Does It Work?
By María Cristina Lalonde
A widely available antibiotic may be a 'morning-after' pill for sexually transmitted infections.
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Visiting a Sexual Health Clinic: What to Know Before You Go
By María Cristina Lalonde
Learn about STI clinic services and confidentiality guidelines.
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STDs/STIs
HIV Patients, Advocates Say the Epidemic Is Not Over
By Lauren Dodd
Medical professionals encouraged U.S. officials to remove barriers to increased HIV testing.
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STDs/STIs
Can Gonorrhea Give You Arthritis?
By Kate Daniel
In rare cases, if untreated, this STD can spread and infect other body parts.
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STDs/STIs
AIDS Can Be Ended by 2030, UN Says
By Kate Daniel
Funding and political will can stem the tide of HIV, improve its treatment and stop AIDS.
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Physical Health
How to Maintain Your Health During Festival Season
By Meredith Schneider
Our tips and tricks will help you balance festival fun and your continued health.
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Sex
Can Oral Sex Really Cause Cancer? It's Complicated
By Callie Zucker
A catchy headline on a viral story didn't reveal the full truth. A virus is lurking.
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STDs/STIs
Is Hepatitis an STD?
By Jennifer Sizeland
Whatever the label, you should know how this infection affects your sexual health.
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STDs/STIs
Study Suggests Circumcision Can Protect Men from Getting HPV
By Helen Massy
Circumcision may reduce STI risk in general, for men and their female partners.
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STDs/STIs
What Are the 4 Stages of Syphilis?
By Reniel Anca
The sexually transmitted infection (STI) develops over time with different signs and symptoms.