Useful Resources
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
November 11, 2009
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are among the most common infections in the United States, with more than 19 million Americans affected every year. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As parents and politicians have debated the merits of abstinence-only sex education programs and a controversial new vaccine for HPV, infection rates among youths have remained steady and high.
One in four teen girls now has an STD, putting them at risk for infertility and even cancer. Updated: March 2010.
Resource Links
Blogs
A women's health nurse-practitioner keeps a safe sex blog at the Mayo Clinic Web site.
A blog detailing reproductive health stories in the news; it offers advice on dating with an STD and how to protect yourself and others.
Research
The primary federal agency charged with overseeing research on sexually transmitted diseases mentions those programs already underway within the organization.
Sweeping report on the state of STDs in America.
Links to reports on sexually transmitted infections, including the costs to society.
Guidance for Consumers
How to deal with an STI/STD and ask your partner to get tested for one.
Brochures, fact sheets and a 24-hour confidential hotline.
Answers to your questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases.
Common symptoms of sexually transmitted infections and tips on preventing them.
Statistics and Trends
Annual surveillance report tracks nationwide infection trends.
A breakdown of how STDs affect the Latino population.
Advocacy
Nonprofit organization that develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.
The abortion rights health care provider offers information on protecting the sexual health of men and women.
Worldwide coalition promotes international cooperation to control sexually transmitted infections.
Public Policy
International health agency maintains fact sheets, guidelines on care and a list of programs and activities relating to reproductive health.
A nonpartisan source of facts, information and analysis for the media, policymakers and the public, provides answers to FAQs about sexually transmitted diseases.
Nonpartisan think tank on sexual and reproductive health issues carries out research, policy analysis and public education.
Understanding Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Provides an overview of various STDs and tips on how to prevent them.
Details the ways in which sexually transmitted infections are spread, their symptoms and how they can be treated.
Basic information and fact sheets on common sexually transmitted diseases.
