It's not particularly dinner table talk but sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are indeed something that should become more normalized in conversation. STDs have the potential to impact babies at birth, teens, senior citizens and anyone in between – despite the common idea that teens or young people are more susceptible. Our subject matter expert, Dr. Shannon Dowler (you may know her as “Rap Dakta D”), reminds us that “STDs never get old.” With the number of cases and people impacted steadily on the rise year after year, don't be afraid or embarrassed to talk toy our partners or your healthcare providers about STDs.