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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

What is Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)? Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder — also called HSDD — is when you’re not interested in sex (have no sex drive or a low sex drive), and it bothers you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Someone asked us: I have a question. I can't have sex with my girlfriend because my penis is a little big and she says I hurt her. Can a penis be too big for a vagina? What can I do? We get this ...

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 ...