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Can You Use Two Condoms for Extra Protection? for Teens
Using two condoms actually offers less protection than using just one. Here’s why.
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How Can I Find Out if My Partner Has an STD? for Teens
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) don’t always cause symptoms, so you can’t tell if your partner has one. That’s why you both should get tested for STDs.
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PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for Teens
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is when someone takes medicines every day to lower their risk of getting HIV.
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If Someone With Herpes Has No Sores, Can They Pass the Virus to Others? for Teens
Even when no sores are present, the herpes virus is still active in the body and can spread to others.
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Pubic Lice (Crabs) for Teens
Pubic lice, or "crabs," are tiny insects that usually spread through sex.
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Telling Your Partner You Have an STD for Teens
People who have STDs might feel apprehensive about discussing their disease with a partner. Here are some tips on talking to a partner when you have an STD.
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HIV and AIDS for Teens
There is no cure for AIDS, which is why prevention is so important. Get the facts on HIV/AIDS, as well as how it affects the body and is treated, in this article.
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Genital Warts (HPV) for Parents
Genital warts usually are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which also can lead to cervical cancer and other types of cancer. A vaccine can prevent HPV infection.
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Trichomoniasis for Parents
Trichomoniasis (or "trich") is a sexually transmitted disease. Many people with trich have no symptoms, so they can spread it to others without knowing it.
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STDs for Parents
Parents should learn about the most common STDs, how they spread, and how they're diagnosed and treated.