Mastodawn

Nearly ⅔ of the #funding is unspent money allocated to state & local #PublicHealth departments in #California.

“These grants are being terminated because they do not reflect agency priorities,” a spox for the #HHS said. About 2 dozen of the grants were aimed at curbing #HIV & other sexually transmitted infections [#STIs].

Dr. Deb Houry, who served as the #CDC’s chief medical officer before she resigned in August, noted that #Congress had already appropriated the funds.

#law #Trump

Helen Branswell Jan 19

Citing concerns it could drive antibiotic resistance, the #ECDC opts not to advise general use of doxy-PEP, where doxycycline is taken after unprotected sex to lower the risk of acquiring several types of #STIs. #CDC recommends it for high-risk individuals. https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Doxycycline-prophylaxis-of-bacterial-STIs-in-the-EU-EEA.pdf

Advocate.com Nov 24

DOGE is gone, leaving behind 300,000 fired federal workers, 600,000 USAID deaths, and more

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/doge-lgbtq-impact-elon-musk

somecanuckchick Oct 23

#WEARACONDOM

Gonorrhea cases in Montréal hit 25-year high... https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/gonorrhea-cases-in-montreal-hit-25-year-high/

#santeMTL #MTLhealth #STDs #STIs

Gonorrhea cases in Montreal hit 25-year high

The number of gonorrhea infections in Montreal has reached its highest level in 25 years, according to a report released this week by the city’s public health department.

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Tropical Wolf Sep 1, 2025

Sex ed should be seen as a valued subject in schools. Sex is a natural thing that occurs between species that engage in sexual reproduction. It shouldn’t be seen as something to be embarrassed by or be ashamed of.

Sex ed helps young people understand their bodies, as well as the bodies of others. It enables them to protect themselves by providing them with useful information about their own anatomy. It teaches them what to look out for so that they don’t get things like: unwanted pregnancies (which may lead to abortion), STDs/STIs, unfulfilling sexual relationships, etc.

Yet, a majority of pro-lifers are against sex education. They view it as something that should only be taught at home. Despite the fact some people’s parents wouldn’t teach it at all or should teach it properly.

Lack of sex ed puts people in many different kinds of danger. It’s something that needs to be discussed more.
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#ReproductiveHealth #HumanMade #Canva #WomensHealth #WomensHealthAccess #Abortion #WomensHealthcare #Healthcare #AbortionRights #ReproductiveHealthcare #Medicine #ReproductiveMedicine #MedicalCare #UnwantedPregnancies #STIs #STD #STDs

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Nonilex Jul 28, 2025

“Patients are likely to suffer adverse health consequences where care is disrupted or unavailable,” Talwani wrote in her Monday order. “In particular, restricting Members’ ability to provide #healthcare services threatens an increase in unintended pregnancies & attendant complications because of reduced #access to effective #contraceptives, & an increase in undiagnosed & untreated #STIs.”

#law #Trump #SCOTUS #NationwideInjuctions #medicaid #WomensHealth #FamilyPlanning

Steve Dustcircle 🌹Jul 28, 2025

The 7 Worst Types of #STIs in Order

https://linkiest.com/the-7-worst-types-of-stis-in-order/

#STI #sex #diseases #STD

The 7 Worst Types of STIs in Order • Linkiest

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases that are generally acquired through sexual contact. The organisms that cause sexually transmitted infections may pass from person to person in the blood, semen, or vaginal or other bodily fluids. These diseases can also be transmitted through other means, such as from a mother […]

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AusSMC Jul 23, 2025

🤰 Common sexually transmitted infections #STIs during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of significant birth complications including preterm birth, stillbirth and babies born smaller than expected, according to #CurtinUni #UniofAdelaide #EdithCowanUni

https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/research-reveals-stis-during-pregnancy-linked-to-adverse-birth-complications

BIÖG Jul 14, 2025

🧡 Sex mit 50+? Na klar – aber sicher!
Viele Menschen über 50 sind sexuell aktiv – aber nur wenige denken dabei an Schutz vor #STIs. Dabei gilt: Gesundheit kennt kein Alter!

Deshalb startet jetzt die Kampagne „Sexier denn je. Sicherer als früher.“ von Zweisam & unserer Initiative Liebesleben – mit Infos, Tests & Tipps für Safer Sex in der zweiten Lebenshälfte.

🔗 Jetzt reinschauen: https://www.liebesleben.de/themen/sti/hot-golden-summer/

#SexualHealth50plus #SaferSex #HotGoldenSummer #LIEBESLEBEN #Zweisam