This non-fiction book presents the latest clinical insights around transmission, testing and prevention of common STDs/STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes, HPV and HIV. However rather than a rote public health manual, the book explores myths and facts conversational, judgement-free manner perfect for young readers.
With the latest CDC data indicating huge surges in STDs among adolescents and young adults, better education urgently requires going beyond biology to have meaningful discussions around modern dating challenges, stigma barriers, infection anxieties post-diagnosis, disclosure dilemmas and nuanced prevention perspectives. This book synthesizes clinical authority and relatability to bridge knowledge gaps for the digital generation.