Understanding Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Complete Sexual Health Protection Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has revolutionized HIV prevention. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is up to 99% effective at preventing HIV transmission through sex and significantly reduces risk through injection drug use. It's a powerful tool—but it's not a complete shield. What PrEP Does PrEP is a daily medication (or on-demand dosing in some cases) specifically designed to prevent HIV infection

Let's talk about something that affects millions of sexually active people every year, yet remains shrouded in unnecessary shame: STI testing and contracting an STI. Here's the truth that needs to be said louder: Getting tested for STIs is responsible. Contracting an STI is common. And neither makes you dirty, careless, or less worthy of love and pleasure. The Stigma Is the Real Problem—Not the Test Somewhere along the way, we collectively decided that STI testing was somethi

No one seems to really like condoms. They're seen as a necessary evil to significantly lower the chances of pregnancy and STIs. They can...

Here’s a detailed report for STI rates of Canadians aged 40–60 , including provincial age-specific tables , gender breakdown , and insights into trichomoniasis , HPV-related cancer risk , and co-infection dynamics  in this group: ✅ Key Takeaways for Ages 40–60 STI rates vary regionally , highest in Western/Northern provinces. Males have far higher rates , especially for syphilis. Trichomoniasis is likely underdiagnosed , but relevant in this age group due to reproductive and

STI Rates in North America