Doctors have their own opinions about who should be tested for which sexually transmitted disease (STD), but it’s really up to you. When official recommendations are made, they’re based on research statistics about sexual activity and infection rates. But experts say the best strategy is for individuals to educate themselves and then ask for tests based on their own sexual history and level of concern. That said, here are some basic STD testing guidelines.


If you’re looking for a natural way to lower your cholesterol — in addition to watching what you eat and exercising — there are plenty of dietary supplements on the market that claim to do the trick. Hit the jump to see how to lower your cholesterol. @funkmasterflex

A new study shows that certain chemicals found inside various birth control methods, are screwing up some females libidos ! Check out the details… @iBLONDEgenius

Drugs, sex, and food aren’t the only sources of pleasure — music activates the brain’s reward circuitry as well. Whether it’s the Beatles or Beethoven, people like music for the same reason they like eating or having sex: It makes the brain release a chemical that gives pleasure, a new study says. The brain substance is involved both in anticipating a particularly thrilling musical moment and in feeling the rush from it, researchers found. Read more after the jump… @ItsLukieBaby

U.S. and Canadian representatives met recently to discuss whether or not horses should be be slaughtered for the purpose of human consumption. It may sound crazy to us Americans, but horses are already apart of the French, Belgian, Swiss, Japanese, Chinese and even Canadian cuisine. Would you eat horse meat if it came to a restaurant near you?? @iBLONDEgenius