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Straight, No Chaser: Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite!
There’s nothing pleasant in talking about bedbugs, but’s it is even worse to have to deal with them, so let’s get you some information to help you prevent and address these b
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Introduction This Straight No Chaser discusses traveler’s diarrhea. This is the time of year in the U.S. when you wished you were somewhere else. (Hawaii, Africa, Australia o
Straight, No Chaser: Step on a Nail? What Happens Next?
What would you do if you stepped on a nail? What if the nail was rusty? Does it make a difference if you were wearing shoes? Is stepping on a nail dangerous? Why does everyone pron
Straight, No Chaser: Living With An Incurable Sexually Transmitted Infection
You’ve requested it, and it’s only fair. We’ve spent a lot of time discussing sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs, STIs). It’s reasonable to discuss living w
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Treatment of Pubic Lice (Crabs)
There’s no dishonor in needing help. A pubic lice infestation is one of many types of conditions that can lead to a complete disruption of your life. These are full-time parasite
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Unfortunately, there’s no pleasant way around this topic. I hope the topic doesn’t make you crabby. There is a story of legend in the medical community regarding the trends
Straight, No Chaser: What To Do If You Suspect a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
It’s been a long and productive sex week here at Straight, No Chaser. We’ve run the gamut of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other genital conditions, and li
Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Prevention
Cervical Cancer – The Sexually Transmitted Cancer
Introduction This post is about cervical cancer, its causes and a great opportunity for prevention. Let’s put this take home message up front: here’s a pretty good demo
Straight, No Chaser: Toxic Shock Syndrome
Straight, No Chaser has addressed Staphylococcus (aka Staph) infections on several occasions; in fact, Staph is the microorganism that is responsible for all those MRSA (methicilli
Straight, No Chaser: About Cold Sores and Herpes
Some of you are consumed with fear. Maybe for some it’s stricken with guilt. In any event this topic is simply another example of not being adequately armed with the knowledge yo
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Questions About Herpes
If you’re in a room, look around. Look to your left, then to your right. Look behind and in front of you. Then look deep inside yourself. Statistically, one of the people you
Sexual Assault (Rape): What To Do If You’re a Victim
Introduction In this series on sexual assault (aka sexual violence, rape), I’m going to lean on best practices largely provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Straight, No Chaser has discussed several sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at length, including gonorrhea, chlamydia and herpes. One thing that often gets overlooked
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Chlamydia Infections
For most people, NGU isn’t a college in South Carolina. In fact, non-gonococcal urethritis isn’t really even that anymore, meaning it doesn’t need to be defined b
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Multidrug Resistant Gonorrhea
This post is the second of two discussing gonorrhea. Today we discuss multidrug resistant gonorrhea. That’s right. There are new strains of gonorrhea emerging and spreading
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Gonorrhea
Some of you are old enough to remember when Gonorrhea was called ‘The Clap’, but do any of you know why it was called that? Read on for the answer. In the meantime, rea
Straight, No Chaser: Ingrown Toenails
The overwhelming majority of cases of ingrown toenails I see come from people chewing on their toenails. So the really, really Quick Tip is keep your feet out of your mouth. If onl
The Straight, No Chaser Comprehensive Safe Sex Guide
This edition of Straight, No Chaser is a keepsake, whether for your own reference or as a conversation piece/teaching guide for others. I suspect that due to the volume and wealt
Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: Cervical Health Awareness
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and to that end, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) boldly proclaims “No woman should die of cervical cancer.” It
Straight, No Chaser: Preventing and Treating Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
At some point, you’ve got to be on board with the notion that you need to prevent some of the things that ail you. All men who have UTIs are at higher risk for having another one
