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Why Do I Have Discharge From My Penis?
Discharge may not be normal, and could mean an infection or an STD, especially with burning, pain, itching or urinary frequency.


How Bad Does It Hurt to Pee With Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is an sexually transmitted infection (STI) that often has no symptoms, but must be treated to prevent serious complications.


What Are the 10 Most Common STDs?
Millions of people are diagnosed with at least one sexually transmitted disease (STD), or infection (STI) in the United States each year.


What Do Herpes Sores Look Like at Different Stages?
Herpes sores blister, then burst, ooze, they may scab, and will then heal. Sores may be confused with acne, fungal infections, and ingrown hairs.


How Do You Get Genital Herpes?
Genital herpes can spread through direct, unclothed, skin-to-skin contact, including oral, vaginal and anal sex.


Is My Vaginal Discharge Normal?
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, consistency and amount. If there is a change in the discharge, an infection may be present.


MedHelp Crisis Resources
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.


Can I Get HIV From Surfaces?
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats, doorknobs, shared drinks or pools? How long can HIV live outside the human body, or it's host?


Can I Get Any STDs Through Clothing?
STDs aren't transmitted through clothing. Fabric is a barrier to germs. STDs need unclothed, genital skin-to-skin contact or penetration to transmit.


Can I Get STDs Through Casual Contact Like Hugging or Touching?
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging. Some infections can be considered STDs, but are also transmitted non-sexually.


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