STIs News and Stories

PrEP Isn’t the Cause of Higher STI Rates in Gay Men, Says New Study

A new study says the rise in gay men’s STI rates isn’t because of Truvada but rather due to a change in sexual, cultural and societal stigma

A Color-Changing Condom That Detects STIs May Sound Cool, But Is It a Good Idea?

Three U.K. teens came up a color-changing condom that can detect STIs, but while it sounds cool, there are better innovations for tackling STIs

PrEP Use May Be Responsible for Reduced Rates of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Other STIs

With PrEP, STI rates can plummet by up to 40% when combined with regular STI screenings, even with reduced condom use, according to a new study

How Worried Should We Really Be About Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea?

Every few years we hear new stories about antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, but why is that and what can be done to stop it from becoming a superbug?