HIV vs AIDS What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? HIV and AIDs are often misused synonymously. HIV or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus is the name for the deadly viral infection of which AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is a stage or condition of. HIV – A viral infection AIDS – A condition/stage …
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STD Symptoms in Women
STD Symptoms in Women: An Overlook of a Serious Issue What is STD and why should we be concern? STD or Sexually Transmitted Diseases is a condition that has a alarming increase each year and women might tackle.Even though a lot of them have no signs or symptoms at all, it’s still possible to get …
Common STD symptoms in Men
Overview Many men think that they will know, or at least be able to recognize if they get a sexually transmitted disease (STD). While most STDs do cause symptoms, many are easily mistaken for other conditions. In some cases there are no symptoms at all. Understanding the risks and knowing the signs and symptoms of …
STDs That Show No Symptoms
Types of STDs That Can Show No Symptoms A long-term partner who confessed to cheating on you as a summer fling. All of a sudden you must ask yourself, is my partner and I still clean? These questions could make you wonder whether or not you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Even when checking …
Types of STDs (STIs) for Women
Common Types of STDs (STIs) for Women Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be transferred from one person to another through a sexual contact, such as kissing, using sexual toys or oral-genital contact. Both men and women can get infected. In women, the most common types of STDs (STIs) are the …
STDs on the Rise
CDC’s New Report Shows STDs continue to Rise in U.S. Has anyone else read the CDC’s November 2015 Press Release: Reported Cases of STDs on the Rise in the U.S.? The findings may or may not be shocking to you, depending on how much you’ve researched the topic. Unfortunately what doesn’t surprise us, is how …
STD Testing FAQ
Valley STD’s Sexual Health FAQ How common are sexually transmitted infections? STD’s have been around for as long as humans could record disease. There are references to herpes in Shakespeare, and only started to become well understood with the advent of modern medicine starting in the early 20th century. Globally 1 in 10 women ages …