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• Talking to Your Partner About STDs for Teens

  
  

  You know you should talk about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) before the action starts. But what if the thought of having "the talk" makes you nervous? These tips can help.

• Sex During Pregnancy for Parents

  
  

  Like many parents-to-be, you might have questions about the safety of sex and what's "normal." That can vary widely, but you can be sure that your sex life will change during pregnancy.

• Gonorrhea for Teens

  
  

  The STD gonorrhea can be very dangerous if it's not treated, even in someone who has mild or no symptoms. For information about how to protect yourself, read this article.

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) for Teens

  
  

  Pelvic inflammatory disease, sometimes called PID, is an infection of the fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, or ovaries. Learn how to protect yourself.

• Syphilis for Teens

  
  

  Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Early treatment can cure it and prevent long-term problems.

• Hepatitis B for Teens

  
  

  Hepatitis B can move from one person to another through blood and other body fluids. For this reason, people usually get it through unprotected sex or by sharing needles.

• Pubic Lice (Crabs) for Teens

  
  

  Pubic lice, or "crabs," are tiny insects that usually spread through sex.

• Syphilis for Parents

  
  

  Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Early treatment can cure it and prevent long-term problems.

• Hepatitis C for Parents

  
  

  The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through blood or other body fluids, and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. The most common way people become infected is by sharing drug paraphernalia.

• Telling Your Partner You Have an STD for Teens

  
  

  If you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD), it’s best for your partner or any past partners to hear it from you. Here’s how to have the talk.