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Can You Have an STI if You’ve Never Been Sexually Active?
Can You Have an STI if You’ve Never Been Sexually Active?
When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), most people assume that sexual activity is the only way they can be contracted. However, the reality is more nuanced.  Sexually transmitted infections are a public health concern…

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UTI vs. Kidney Infection: Understanding the Key Differences
UTI vs. Kidney Infection: Understanding the Key Differences
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how uncomfortable it can be. UTIs can affect the kidneys, bladder, and the connecting tubes, and millions worldwide have dealt with the common symptoms like pain, frequent…

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How to Prevent a UTI When You Feel it Coming
How to Prevent a UTI When You Feel it Coming
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are extremely common around the world. Recent studies show UTIs affect over 400 million people annually, with over 50% of women experiencing at least one in their lifetime.

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What Happens if You Take Two Birth Control Pills in a Day?
What Happens if You Take Two Birth Control Pills in a Day?
Taking your birth control at the same time each day can become a habit that’s easy to manage. But life can be unpredictable, and disruptions can happen — maybe you get an unexpected call from a family member,…

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Can a Yeast Infection Cause a False Positive Genital Herpes Test?
Can a Yeast Infection Cause a False Positive Genital Herpes Test?
Yeast infections, also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis, is a type of vaginal fungal infection that is caused by a form of fungus known as yeast, or candida.

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Anonymous STI Testing: Your Guide to Testing Safely and Privately
Anonymous STI Testing: Your Guide to Testing Safely and Privately
Is privacy or societal pressure holding you back from regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? You’re not alone—taking care of your sexual health is crucial, but sometimes it feels like there’s a lot in the way.

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Should I Get Tested for STDs After Every Partner
Should I Get Tested for STDs After Every Partner
Infections and diseases spread by sexual contact can have a profound impact on both your sexual and reproductive health. There are over 30 different bacteria, viruses, and parasites known to spread from person to person through sexual contact…

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How Much Does Birth Control Cost in Canada?
How Much Does Birth Control Cost in Canada?
Birth control, also known as contraception, works by preventing pregnancy in several ways. Typically, conception occurs after ejaculation when millions of sperm enter the vagina and make their way up to the uterus, where one may fertilize an…

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What is the Syphilis Testing Window?
What is the Syphilis Testing Window?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria called Treponema pallidum. In the 1990s, North America was close to eradicating the disease, but since 2014,

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Understanding Timelines for UTI Symptoms to Appear
Understanding Timelines for UTI Symptoms to Appear
Recognizing the signs of urinary tract infections (UTIs) early enough can make a big difference in managing the infection effectively. Here’s a look at the typical symptoms of a UTI and how they might present depending on the…

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