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No need to go crazy: Understanding syphilis

by Kim Cook in Chancre, For Parents, Male Condom, Reduce the Risk, STI, Syphilis
May 29, 2014July 1, 2020

When you consider syphilis, do you assume it is an STI of the past? Let me fill you in on this STI that is making a resurgence. Here are some ...

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Gonorrhea

by Kim Cook in Abstinence, Adolescent Sexuality, Bacteria, Birth Control, CDC, Chlamydia, Condoms, For Parents, Gonorrhea, Healthcare Providers, Physicians, STDs, STI
November 18, 2013July 1, 2020

Gonorrhea Not as common as chlamydia, but still really common. Individuals aged 15-24 are infected with it more frequently than others. Women more frequently than men. It’s a bacterial infection ...

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Chlamydia

by Kim Cook in Abstinence, Adolescent Sexuality, Bacteria, Chlamydia, Condoms, For Parents, Physicians, STI
November 11, 2013July 1, 2020

  Chlamydia – The most common bacterial STI. Super common, especially in young people. The CDC says about 1 in 15 (sexually active) gals aged 14-19 has it. Individuals 25 ...

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Understanding the Basics: Sexually Transmitted Infections

by Kim Cook in Bacteria, For Parents, Parasite, STDs, STI, Virus
October 27, 2013July 1, 2020

Let's walk down the path to understanding the most common types of STI’s. We have heard a lot about HPV lately, with the somewhat recent introduction of HPV vaccines for our ...

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