Blog — STDs

Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals. The best thing to do before any medical procedure is to consult with your doctor. Circumcision is defined as the surgical removal of the foreskin. It is the most common elective surgery in people with penises in America. However, there are many misconceptions about the pros and cons of the procedure, and whether the procedure is necessary or not is strongly debated. The time period in which a circumcision occurs is varied. They are most commonly performed on the first or second day after birth. However, among Jewish populations it is done on the...

Like and other toy or tool sex toys need to be taken care of properly for long term use. In addition to using the correct kind of lube, that means cleaning and sometimes sanitizing them, so that you get the most bang for your buck. When it comes to sex toys, for most uses and users cleaning them is sufficient. In some cases, however you may need to look into actually sanitizing them as well. When is cleaning a toy enough? If you are using the toy on yourself and are using it for the same purpose/orifice, cleaning a toy...

How do you know if you have an STI? That’s a difficult question to answer, because there are many STIs with different symptoms for each. The best way to know for sure is to be tested by your doctor, but they even have home tests you can take these days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that there are about 20 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases or infections per year. Roughly half of those occur in people of the age of 15 to 24. The most common symptoms of many STIs include burning or painful sensation...

Anal sex is still a taboo topic for many people. Some people will flat out refuse to even consider the act. On the other hand, this taboo can be an incredible turn on for some and engaging in such a “forbidden” or “dirty” act can be extra exciting. And for some anal sex is just another way to expand their sexual repertoire or try new forms of sexual play. Whatever you or your partner’s reason may be to try anal sex, anal play can be very pleasurable and can even lead to extremely intense orgasms. The anus is full of...

Three common STDs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are surging across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Young people are especially hard-hit. In fact, because reported cases only account for a fraction of the national burden, CDC estimates 15-24-year olds account for half of all new sexually transmitted infections each year. Texas is no exception. In 2018 alone, there were 93,136 reported cases of chlamydia, 23,403 reported cases of gonorrhea, and 2,976 reported cases of syphilis among this same age group. “The consequences of STDs are especially severe for young people,” said Gail Bolan, M.D., director of CDC’s Division of STD Prevention. “Because chlamydia and gonorrhea...