How Often Should You Get Tested for STIs? A Clear Guide (2026)
Quick answer: It depends on your age, health history and situation. The CDC recommends that everyone ages 13 to 64 get an HIV test at least once, that sexually active women under 25 get chlamydia and gonorrhea tests every year, and that some groups test every 3 to 6 months (CDC). A health care provider […]
Are STI Rates Rising? A Plain-Language Explainer (2026)
Quick answer: STI rates rose for most of the past decade, and while reported cases fell 9% in 2024, they are still 13% higher than ten years ago. Congenital syphilis rose for the 12th straight year (CDC, 2024 provisional data). Experts point to several drivers: less consistent condom use, weakened public health funding, stigma that […]