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STDs

  • STDs

    Parents should learn about the most common STDs, how they spread, and how they’re diagnosed and treated.

  • Syphilis

    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Early treatment can cure it and prevent long-term problems.

  • Talking to Your Kids About STDs

    Your kids need to understand how STDs spread and how to protect themselves. Here’s how to talk to them about sexually transmitted diseases.

  • Trichomoniasis

    Trichomoniasis (or “trich”) is a sexually transmitted disease. Many people with trich have no symptoms, so they can spread it to others without knowing it.