Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Telling someone "I have an STD" can seem really hard. But not telling can lead to a lot more problems down the road.

Gay sex does not make STDs more likely, engaging in risky behavior does.

Hand jobs are also know as mutual masturbation. They refer to sexually stimulating someone's penis or vulva by hand. This is generally considered a safer sex practice, but as with anything that can put you into contact with another person's genitals or body fluids, it pays to take some precautions.

Can lesbians get STDs? The answer is, yes.

Teens often want to know if AIDS can be passed through kissing. In general, the answer is no.

Despite what some people think, you can get an STD from oral sex.

Oral sex is a risk for HIV. But as new research shows, it is not nearly as risky as other sex acts.

Simple instructions for getting tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Even though 1 in 4 people will contract and STD before they are 25, a lot of youth have never had an STD test. But getting tested for everything from HIV to chlamydia isn't all that hard.

A lot of gay teens wonder, "How do I know if I have an STD?" Here's what you need to know.

After a steady decline in new HIV cases, the AIDS virus is again on the rise in young gay men.

From getting to tested, to keeping up with the latest news and determining your risk, there is a lot gay teens should know about HIV /AIDS.

Gay teens can can get STD tests a number of different ways.

Though the GLBT community spends a lot of time talking about HIV, there are many other STDs (sexually transmitted infections) that gay teens should know about including HPV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and herpes.

Sex between two women is a low risk activity for AIDS virus, but lesbians can still contract HIV.

It is important for sexually active gay tees to get tested for HIV. You can do so by taking a standard blood test or an oral test. Results can be ready in minutes, though some places still take a week or more.

The HPV vaccine, Gardasil is now recommended for both boys and girls.

You need to wait at least two months after a possible exposure to get an accurate HIV test.

Getting tested for HIV can be really scary for gay teens. Getting a positive result can be that much harder.