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	from Joy Victory Dr. Kate Grossman, our medical director here in the office, used to work in a college health clinic. Meaning, she treated a disproportionate amount of sexually transmitted diseases. "It drives countless late-night internet searches," she says. "With good reason." As a result, About.com Health has created a new site on STDs, led by Elizabeth Boskey, a professor and researcher of sexual health.

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Top 10 STDs That Should Be On Your Radar
Technically, STDs are difficult diseases to catch, because you have to be up close and personal to spread them. But, well, we all know you can't stop human nature. While there are many types of STDs, these 10 are more common.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Guide Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D.

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How to Prevent Contracting an STD
The best way to avoid contracting a sexually transmitted disease is not to have sex. But that isn't a choice most people are always willing to make. Once you have chosen to have sex, there are ways to reduce the risk of contracting an STD.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Guide Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D.

Should States Be Allowed to Mandate the HPV Vaccine?
One of the hottest current debates in the field of STD prevention is whether or not states should mandate that girls receive the new HPV vaccine. Vaccines are generally considered a good thing, but when sex and teens come into the picture, the conversation gets more complex.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Guide Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D.

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