Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) usually pass from one person to another through sexual contact. Examples include chlamydia, crabs, and genital herpes. Treatment can depend on the type of STI.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The CDC is proposing the first morning after pill to protect against sexually transmitted infections. The morning after pill is usually associated with preventing pregnancy. Now, ...

Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) involves taking an antibiotic soon after sex without a barrier method to ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are often regarded as quite a taboo when it comes to getting medical help. These infections are highly ...

As rates of sexually transmitted infections continue to skyrocket across the United States, a growing number of physicians are prescribing a commonly used antibiotic as a way to prevent chlamydia, ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are not exclusively a problem of young people. Young adults in their 20s and 30s usually top the charts for common bacterial STIs such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia, ...

Summer flings can be a thrilling part of the season, bringing excitement, adventure and new romantic experiences. However, it’s essential to be mindful of your sexual health during these encounters.

Experts are sounding the alarm over the rising prevalence of untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Kenya, warning that they are silently driving infertility rates and fuelling new HIV ...