Fear and false information can fan the flames of the stigmatization and misunderstanding of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). But since one in five American adults has a STI, it’s important to know the true risks of these infections, along with how they spread and how to take preventative measures against them. Determining which STIs someone is likely to get depends most on geography. For instance, syphilis on the West Coast, HIV in the Northeast, chlamydia is common in the Midwest while gonorrhea is more common in the South. Urban areas have higher rates than rural ones; Southern cities have the…
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