April is #STIAwarenessMonth! Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have no symptoms. The only way you can be sure if you’re fine is to get yourself tested. Visit: getcheckeddc.org to get tested.
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Schedule your next STI test at Planned Parenthood, available in person or starting virtually at ppgnhaik.org/care!
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DYK? If you are #pregnant, #syphilis can make you deliver your baby too early or stillborn. Visit: getcheckeddc.org to get tested. #STIAwarenessMonth
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This #STIAwarenessMonth, we're uplifting our work with Texas Department of State Health Services on the Texas Infertility Prevention Project (TIPP)!
TIPP is a statewide program supporting provider sites in implementing prevention strategies to reduce the prevalence of chlamydia and gonorrhea.
5 fast facts about STI testing and treatment. Many of us may know that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are really common... but just how common? Swipe for the answer to this question and more.
About 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI at any given time. STIs are really, really common. People of all genders, sexual orientations, races and ethnicities, religions, economic classes, and ages get STIs. The best way to know whether you have an STI is to get tested.
Not every person with an STI will have symptoms. In fact, most people with STIs don’t know they have them. The only way to know for sure if you or your partner has an STI is to get tested. When people do have STI symptoms, the most common ones include: Itching. A burning sensation when you pee. Unusual and bad-smelling discharge. If you're noticing any of these symptoms, then it’s important to see a health care provider right away.
There are many ways to lower your chances of getting STIs when you’re having sex. Practicing safer sex by using condoms and dental dams, as well as talking openly about safer sex practices with partners before having sex, can greatly lower your chances of giving or getting an STI. And add on an STI test at least once a year!
How much do you know about sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment and testing? Swipe for 5 fast facts about STIs, so you can feel smart and safe while staying sexy. 😘 #STIAwarenessMonth
It's STI Awareness Month, so take some time to learn about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Go to www.ashasexualhealth.org/april-is-sti... #STI #STIprevention #YESmeansTEST #stitesting #STIAwarenessMonth #STIweek
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April is #STIAwarenessMonth, an opportunity to discuss the importance of sexual health, routine testing, and access to treatment. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common and often have no symptoms.
We get it. Talking about sexual health and STIs is awkward.
But this critical conversation will keep you & your partner(s) safe from infection.
For groups, Primary at-home STI testing is easy & private. Now, let's start talking.
#STIAwarenessMonth #STI #AtHomeTesting #publichealth
April is #STIAwarenessMonth! Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have no symptoms. The only way you can be sure if you’re fine is to get yourself tested. Visit: getcheckeddc.org to get tested.
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The best time to talk about getting tested is BEFORE you start having sex with a new partner — including oral sex. This is one of the most effective ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). #STIAwarenessMonth (1/2)
Chlamydia is the most commonly sexually transmitted disease in the US. Can be spread by oral, anal, and vaginal sex.
Gonorrhea is the second most common STD and infects mucous membranes in reproductive tracts. Can be spread by oral, anal, and vaginal sex.
It’s #STIAwarenessMonth, and STIs are quite common—up to 1 in 5 people. Here’s an overview of the most common STIs.
Remember: Talk openly with your partner(s), practice safe sex, and get tested regularly. #TalkTestTreat
April is #STIAwarenessMonth! 2.4 million cases of STIs were reported in the USA in 2023. It's important to test regularly if you're sexually active so you can know your status, seek treatment, stay healthy & protect others.
Anyone can get HIV & Hep C testing at PPP: Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm. Info below!
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Symptoms can be useful clues for health issues. Most of the time, though, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are clueLESS 😎 The only way to know for sure if you or a partner has an STI is to get tested. #STIAwarenessMonth (1/3)
Step one to get women to go to be the doctor for cervical cancer and STI screening: stop demonizing the exam, the speculum, the tests, and the results!
#STIAwarenessMonth
Happy April! And that means it is #STIAwarenessMonth. From April 13-19, during #STIAwarenessWeek, we will be posting an #STI pop quiz question every day that week and we will tally up your responses in the comments to see how many folks got the answers right at the end of the week!
Did you know HPV is the most common #STI in the United States? It can cause genital warts and even lead to cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine and screening can help protect you. Get the facts: buff.ly/F76QSdW #STIAM #STIAwarenessMonth
April is #STIAwarenessMonth! Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have no symptoms. The only way you can be sure if you’re fine is to get yourself tested. Visit: getcheckeddc.org to get tested.
It's #STIAwarenessMonth 💭A #FAQ we get about STIs is: Can I get an STI if me and my partner have sex for the first time with each other?
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April is #STIAwarenessMonth! We’re proud to partner with Hologic to raise awareness about STIs and how they affect health. Stay tuned all month long for valuable resources. #STIAM #ISpeakSexHealth
Let's be real about STI's and say goodbye to the stigma:
1️⃣ STIs are VERY common—they're just like any other infection, just passed through sex.
2️⃣ Your STI status doesn’t make you “clean” or “dirty."
3️⃣ Getting tested regularly is important to keep yourself and your partners safe!
#STIAwarenessMonth
It’s STI Awareness Month and CDPH recommends:
From PrEP to Doxy-PEP, make sure you're covered before, during, and after sex to prevent STIs.
Find out more at www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
#PrEP #Doxy-PEP #STIAwarenessMonth #PreventSTI
Had a great conversation with my Uber driver, from STIs we got to HIV non-progressors and Magic Johnson. Left me with a smile #ClinMicro #STIAwarenessMonth