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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.


What Are the First Signs of HIV?
The first signs of HIV, called Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS), may feel like the flu, with body aches and a fever. It can last a up to a few weeks.


What Causes Sores on Your Genitals?
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores, but allergic reactions, autoimmune disorders, fungal infections and many other conditions may, too.


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.


How Do You Get Rid of Bumps on Your Pubic Area?
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious. Treatment is usually for possible infection or to manage symptoms.


Can I Get HIV From Casual Contacts Like Hugging or Touching?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging, touching, sharing drinks or kissing? How DO you get HIV?


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


When Should I Test for HIV?
The CDC recommends that everyone test at least once, and you should test more often if you have multiple sex partners or use needles for drug use.


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


Should I Take PrEP for HIV?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is medication that people who are at risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may take to prevent infection.


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