STD Awareness: “What Are the Symptoms of an STD?”
“I was treated for chlamydia, but my girlfriend feels fine, so she doesn’t need to get tested.” “The only time I don’t use condoms is for oral sex, and everything’s been OK ‘down there,’ so getting...
View ArticleOver 90 Percent of What Planned Parenthood Does, Part 11: Diagnosing and...
Welcome to the latest installment of “Over 90 Percent of What Planned Parenthood Does,” a series on Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona’s blog that highlights Planned Parenthood’s diverse array of...
View ArticleSTD Awareness: Asymptomatic Shedding of Herpes
Q: Can I catch herpes if my partner isn’t having an outbreak? A: Yes, your partner can transmit the virus even if he or she isn’t experiencing symptoms. In fact, most genital herpes infections are...
View ArticleSTD Awareness: Genital Herpes
Herpes viruses inside a cell. Image: CDC In the most recent Planned Parenthood annual report, a Tucson mother describes her daughter’s mysterious ailment, which stumped doctors at the hospital. Her...
View ArticleHealing Hearts, Honoring My Mother
Whether it be a chocolate heart, a broken heart, or someone having your heart, Valentine’s Day has the word heart on all of our lips. While the clichés can be cute or sickening, depending on your...
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