Community Health Education Center

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Preventing STIs: Safer Sex: Prevention information from EngenderHealth, a nonprofit organization that works internationally to support and strengthen reproductive health services for women and men worldwide.

The Right Way to Use a Condom: Information from the American Social Health Association.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Facts & Information: A list of facts sheets and other information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

STDs: Common Symptoms and Tips on Prevention - English or Espanol: Overview information by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Talking to Your Child about STD's: Hints for parents from the Nemours Foundation.

TeensHealth: About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Overview information from the Nemours Foundation. Links to fact sheets about specific types of STDs.

When to Tell a Partner: Hints for discussing STDs from the American Social Health Association.

Local Resources: Fan Free Clinic (Richmond, VA); STD testing and treatment.
: 10th Street Clinic - Richmond City Department of Health; STD information, testing and treatment for City of Richmond residents.
: Virginia STD/Aids Hotline - Virginia Department of Health; (800) 533-4148 or email; Confidential, individualized answers to questions. STD information, counseling and service referrals for Virginians.

MedlinePlus Health Topic: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - English or Espanol: An expansive list of reviewed topical Web sites from the National Library of Medicine that include interactive health tutorials, medical dictionaries, low-literacy resources, news and directories.

Last updated 03/05/08