STDs & STIs

A sexually transmitted infection, or STI, is an infection passed through sexual contact (bacteria, virus or parasite). STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Our articles cover the most common STIs, risk factors, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, plus conventional and natural treatments.

How to Get Rid of Cold Sores Naturally

Did you know that 90 percent of the population gets at least one cold sore in a lifetime, and 40 percent of American adults repeatedly get cold sores? They can be painful, uncomfortable and downright unattractive, beginning ...

Hepatitis B Causes & Symptoms + 6 Natural Treatments

It is estimated that over 300 million people are living with hepatitis B. In 2015, it resulted in 887,000 deaths worldwide. Although many people with hepatitis B don't experience any symptoms, it's a chronic infection that can lead ...

STDs Are on the Rise & What to Do About It

More than 2 million new cases of the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in 2016, according to a new report, 2016 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance, from the Centers for Disease ...

A Deadly STD Is Back: Recognize These Syphilis Symptoms

Syphilis is a curable sexually transmitted disease. However, if left untreated, it can cause serious health conditions and even death. According to the World Health Organization, each year there are an estimated 357 million new ...

6 Ways to Prevent Hepatitis A & Help Treat Symptoms

Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. It's usually spread by contaminated food and water. According to a 2015 report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hepatitis A affected ...

Gonorrhea Symptoms + 9 Natural Ways to Relieve Them

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 820,000 new cases of gonorrhea occur each year in the United States, with 570,000 of the cases being in young people ages 15 to 24. ...

Relieve Trichomoniasis Symptoms with 3+ Natural Treatments

Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the world. It is sometimes referred to simply as “trich.” Although it can cause very uncomfortable symptoms, it’s believed that up to 70 ...

Chlamydia Symptoms + 5 Natural Treatments

It's the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can be cured. Chlamydia infects both men and women across the globe. And the challenge with treatment, and keeping it from spreading, is that most people ...

How to Treat HPV Naturally: This STD Is on the Rise

There is no more prevalent sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States than genital human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to genital warts, leaving many to wonder how to treat HPV naturally. It's no wonder ...

How to Get Rid of Herpes Symptoms Naturally

Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), prompting many to wonder how to get rid of herpes naturally. The herpes virus can live dormant inside a person’s immune system for a lifetime, ...

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