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After STD testing reveals a positive result, a lot of emotions go through your head. A positive diagnose can be shocking and at times, devastating. But there is some good news: you’re not alone.

Our team at getSTDtested.com has done the hard work and scoured the Web and compiled a list of what we deem as the best 100 sex, love and dating blogs so you don’t have to. All blogs fall in to at least one category relevant to our field: sex, love, dating, relationships and/or sexual health.

In the big, wide world of STDs, some infections have multiple strains. Take herpes, for example. This common STD affects people through two forms: oral herpes and genital herpes. Here are four basic facts about these two viruses:

STD testing is a must for those living in Mississippi. As of recently, Mississippi has been dubbed the leader in STD prevalence in the U.S. 

Sex education—valuable information dedicated to preventing pregnancy and promoting STD testing—to young adults is waning.

There’s good news surrounding hepatitis C—after 10 years of research, scientists have announced the discovery of a vaccine.

It’s no secret that sexually active men are susceptible to STDs, but exactly what is the STD frequency rate in men? In a nutshell, it various by STD. In fact, there are some STDs that are more common in women, and some STDs that are more common in men.

Like exercise or taking your vitamins, STD testing is good for your health.  There are hundreds of reasons why STD testing is important, but here are the top three:

April is an exciting time of the year, marking the first full month of spring and Easter egg hunts. With spring in the air, April is also the (unofficial) start of mating season for mammals everywhere. Coincidentally, April is also observed as STD Awareness Month—a cause that coincides with our mission at getSTDtested.

Check out this original infographic for STD Awareness Month!

Pelvic inflammatory disease (or PID) is an infection affecting a female’s reproductive system including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and other reproductive organs.

San Francisco recently reported a spike in STD cases, causing concerns among officials with the San Francisco Health Department. 

Have you ever wondered, what is STD frequency in the U.S.? While you may not know of anyone who has had an STD, statistics show that you probably do.

At getSTDtested.com, we often are asked, “How do I know if I have herpes?”  It’s a valid question, considering genital herpes is one of the most prevalent STDs. 

After learning about his positive HIV test, Magic Johnson dealt with one of the most challenging obstacles of his HIV diagnosis: telling his wife Cookie.