In this episode, Dr. Martha Simmons, a family medicine doctor, offers an inclusive, judgment-free overview of the current landscape of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including why the rate of STI infection is on the rise and the best ways to protect yourself, including screening and vaccination. STIs are also commonly called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Dr. Simmons breaks down why infection is a more accurate term and discusses the stigma STIs have in our society.
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