Novel Strain of Gonorrhea that Shows Resistance to Antibiotics Found in U.S.
Two cases of a novel strain of gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease, have been found, health officials in Massachusetts say.
Sexually Transmitted Disease
VIDEO: Janitor Accused of Peeing in Water Bottles, Giving Woman STD
Thirteen more people have reportedly come forward after a janitor in Houston, Texas, was accused of urinating in water bottles and allegedly giving a woman a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Finland Top Court Overturns Assault Conviction in HIV Case
Finland’s Supreme Court has overturned an assault conviction against a man with HIV who had unprotected sex with his partner without informing them he had the disease.
Oklahoma Couple Allegedly Murdered 17-Year-Old as ‘Payback’ for STD
An Oklahoma couple is facing charges after they allegedly murdered a 17-year-old girl as “payback” for transmitting a sexually transmitted disease.
Report: Illegal Alien Blames ‘Black Magic’ After Giving Herpes to a Child
An illegal alien in Indiana accused of molesting a child and giving her the herpes virus has blamed “black magic” for his actions, a report says.
Significant Drop in Teen Sexual Activity Spurs Change in Sex Ed Focus
A new report released by the CDC that finds a trend of significantly less teen sexual activity is promoting a shift in the focus of sex education from one that assumes most teens are sexually active to one that supports healthy decisions.
SC Man Who Infected Five-Year-Old Girl with STD Gets 20 Years in Prison
A court in Greenville, South Carolina, has handed down a 20-year sentence to a man convicted of raping a five-year-old girl and infecting her with a sexually transmitted disease, a report says.
Feminists: It’s a ‘Privilege’ to Have a Sexually Transmitted Disease
Feminists are celebrating Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness month with a hashtag campaign titled #ShoutYourStatus on Twitter, in which they announce they have the courage to say they have herpes or other STDs.
Report: Obama Administration Lifts Entry Ban on More Diseases
President Obama ended the policy banning people with HIV from entering the U.S. in 2009, and now the administration is eliminating the entry ban for another three sexually transmitted diseases, according to the Center for Immigration Studies.
Porn Industry Rejoices: Condom Mandate Rejected
California officials came just one vote shy of approving a measure that would have required porn actors to wear condoms–as well as “porn goggles” and dental dams–while filming adult movies.
Researchers: Zika Found in Areas of Body Typically Protected by Immune System
Doctors have found the Zika virus in areas of the body protected from the immune system, such as seminal fluid, fetal brain tissue, and the placenta.
10 Zika Virus Cases Confirmed in Texas, For Now
The Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) confirmed 10 cases of the Zika virus statewide on Wednesday while the latest number of reported cases continues to climb.
1st Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus Case Confirmed in Dallas County
Dallas County health officials confirmed its first sexually transmitted Zika virus case on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
CDC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Epidemic Increasing Among Young People
Young people aged 15-24 years develop half of all new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), says a new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
L.A. is #1 in STD’s
Los Angeles County had the highest number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States in 2014, according to a report released this week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
