When I was 21 I thought I had everything figured out. I was active in my university, I was on my way to obtaining my bachelors degree, and had a great group of friends. Then I was introduced to my boss at my new job and became close friends with her, while learning more about her life as a queer woman. I discovered something similar in myself, that I too liked the ladies.

What is trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is an infection. It is caused by a parasite. Trichomoniasis is usually sexually transmitted from one
person to another. It has to be treated.
How do you get trichomoniasis?
You can get trichomoniasis if you have vaginal sex with a person who already has the infection. The parasite can live on wet objects for a [...]

What is syphilis?
Syphilis is an infection that is caused by bacteria. Syphilis is usually sexually transmitted from one person to another. It can cause serious health problems. It is a reportable infection, meaning that if you test positive for Syphilis, you will be contacted by a clinic or health department and asked to provide the [...]

What is molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum is an infection. It is caused by a virus. If you have it, you may have skin lesions that look kind of like warts.
How do you get molluscum contagiosum?
You may get molluscum contagiosum by touching someone who is infected, usually by having sex but sometimes just by direct skin to [...]

What are pubic lice and scabies?
Pubic lice are also known as “crabs”. They are usually found around the genitals in pubic hair. Lice look like tiny crabs. They are grey or brownish red. Lice live by feeding on human blood. They lay their eggs at the base of the hair. Their eggs are called nits. [...]

What is HPV?
HPV is short for a virus that is called Human Papilloma Virus. It is the virus that causes warts. There are many different types of HPV. Some HPV types are sexually transmitted and cause genital warts. Genital warts may grow on your penis, anus, or inside or outside the vagina. Some HPV types [...]

What is Herpes?
Herpes is an infection. It is caused by a virus. The virus is called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. They can both cause sores around the mouth. These are called cold sores. They can also cause sores on the genitals. This is known as genital herpes. One type [...]

What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a virus. It can cause a serious infection of the liver. It is a reportable infection, meaning that if you test positive for Hepatitis B, you may be contacted by a clinic or health department to get contact information for current and past sexual partners for notification and testing [...]

What is gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by bacteria. Gonorrhea can cause serious health problems but when it’s identified it can be easily treated. Gonorrhea can infect the penis, rectum/anus, throat, or vagina/cervix. It is a reportable infection, meaning that if you test positive for Gonorrhea, you may be contacted by [...]

What is Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by bacteria. It is very common, especially among teenagers and young adults. It is a reportable infection, meaning that if you test positive for Chlamydia, you may be contacted by a clinic or health department to get contact information for current and past [...]