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What Is National PrEP Day? The Holiday Putting HIV Prevention in the Spotlight

National PrEP Day takes place every October 10. MISTR and SISTR launched National PrEP Day in 2025 to make HIV prevention more visible, accessible, and stigma-free. The holiday’s first goal…

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What You Need to Know About Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a common virus that affects about one in five people, ages 15 to 49, worldwide. That amounts to about 846 million adults who live with symptoms on…

What Does HIV Do to the Body?

HIV affects the body by targeting the immune system, specifically the cells that fight infection. Over time, untreated HIV can weaken immune defenses and make it harder to stay healthy….

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Difference Between HIV and AIDS

If you’ve ever wondered what the difference between HIV and AIDS is, you’re not alone. Fortunately, we’ll explain the difference in detail below. To start, though, it’s important to know…

Can Chlamydia Be Passed by Kissing?

Roughly 1.6 million people have chlamydia in the United States, making it the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) tracked by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Chlamydia is an…

Can You Get Gonorrhea From Oral Sex?

If you’re wondering if you can get gonorrhea from oral sex, join the club. Although oral sex is one of the safer sexual activities, it can still put you at…

Can Doxycycline Cure Gonorrhea and Chlamydia?

Ever wondered exactly what doxycycline is and whether it can cure gonorrhea and chlamydia? Here are the facts. Have you ever wondered how you can treat gonorrhea or chlamydia? A…

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