Sexual Health

Have safer—and better—sex

Paying attention to your sexual health is important. Get the details about some common topics related to sexuality and sexually transmitted infections.

Looking for birth control options? Be sure to check our page on contraception.

Sexuality

Healthy sexuality

Intimacy. Masturbation. Orgasm. Learn about these topics and more, and get answers to common questions about sex.

Online safety and digital consent

Digital consent is about asking, seeking and receiving permission online. Learn about sexting scams, safety tips, and online etiquette.

MSM health

Men who have sex with men as well as gay or bisexual men may have additional unique health concerns.

Oral sex questions and answers

Read everything you ever wanted to know about oral sex but were afraid to ask.

Safety products

Be prepared for safe sex. Learn how to use a condom and about different types of lubrication.

Sexual assault exam

A sexual assault forensic exam (“rape kit”) collects and preserves evidence in case you press charges against an assailant. Learn more.

Testicular self-examination

Self-examination of the testes is important for early detection of testicular cancer. Learn how to check yourself.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Chlamydia

Chlamydia infections often have no symptoms in women and mild symptoms in men. Find out how it’s diagnosed and treated.

Doxy PEP

Learn about taking the antibiotic doxycycline after sex, to reduce the chances of an STI.

Gonorrhea

Learn about the symptoms of gonorrhea, how it’s treated, and ways to reduce your risk of catching it.

Herpes

There’s no cure for the herpes virus, but you can treat it with antivirals. Learn about the symptoms of herpes and how it’s transmitted.

HIV/AIDS

Learn how HIV is transmitted and how it can progress to AIDS. Get information about how to prevent it and how to be screened.

HPV

Human Papilloma Virus is a large family of viruses that can cause warts and some types of cancer. Learn how to prevent and treat HPV.

Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a virus that causes a skin growth. While not technically an STI, it can be transferred through skin-to-skin contact. Learn more.

PrEP for HIV prevention

Learn about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that can be taken by HIV-negative persons who are at high risk of contracting the virus.

Sexually transmitted infections

Get an overview of STIs, their symptoms, and what you can do to protect yourself against contracting one.

Sexually transmitted infection testing

You can get tested for STIs at the Health Center’s lab. Learn more about our lab services and schedule a test.

Syphilis

Syphilis can cause lifelong complications or even death if not identified and treated. Learn how to recognize the symptoms.

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