Anybody who has oral, anal, or vaginal sex, or genital skin-to-skin contact with another person can get STDs — in fact, most sexually active people get one at some point in their life. STDs don’t ...

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA) works to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care and education, and provides support to its member affiliates. Planned ...

Someone asked us: What if you have taken the day after pill more than 3 times a year? Is it still effective? What are the side effects to it? Taking the morning-after pill (also known as emergency ...

Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania (PPWP) is making some temporary updates to our health center schedules due to clinician staffing needs. Starting January 26, 2026, our Pittsburgh Family ...

*Most health insurance plans cover prescription birth control, annual wellness exams, and STI/HIV screenings with no copay. Contact your health insurance company to find out if the services you need ...

Someone asked us: Can herpes be dormant for 30 years? Herpes is a very common infection that stays with you forever. It's important to remember that everyone's body reacts differently to herpes. Some ...

Water based lubricants are how they sound -- they're thin, they're watery and they're non staining. One of the cons is that water based lubricants don't last that long and some people may find them ...

We get a lot of questions about the difference between STI and STD, and the answer is actually pretty simple: there isn’t really a difference. STD stands for “sexually transmitted disease,” and STI ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Earlier today, in another blow to reproductive health care, the Trump administration removed Biden-era guidance on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) — a ...

Lots of people discover early in life that touching their genitals feels good. But exploring your body doesn’t have to stop when you hit puberty — it can be a lifelong adventure! A part of your body ...

Almost everybody does it, but almost nobody talks about it. Many people masturbate for one simple reason: it feels good. But did you know masturbation is actually good for you? Let’s dive into the ...

Water based and silicone based lubes are always safe to use with any kind of condom. Most condoms are made of latex and it's important to know that oil based lubes will increase the chance of a latex ...