I’m 16 yrs old and a virgin. However, I’ve got a weird spot on my ball sac. Could I have caught an STD from somewhere like a public toilet, gym, shower…?

Thanks for your question. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread through contact with infected body fluids such as blood, vaginal fluids, or semen. You can get an STI through vaginal, anal, or oral sex or by sharing needles or syringes. The good news is, it’s next to impossible to get an STI from a public toilet, gym, or shower. Many […]

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Glossier's Black Friday Sale Is Its Best One Yet

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Black Friday is always our favorite time to shop all things beauty. While everyone else is shopping for TVs and electronics, we like to enjoy all of the deals on beauty items and brands […]

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Would You Let a Robot Do Your Nails?

After months without the din of strangers, many have savored stepping into the sound bath of a nail salon: the light breeze of the drying fans, the satisfying shock of a nail clipper, the familiar instructions to "choose your color," the chatter, in English and not. But this summer, in one storefront in San Francisco, the noises of a bustling […]

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IFF Names New Scent Division President

IFF has tapped a company veteran to head up its scent division. Christophe de Villeplee, who has been with IFF since 1999, has been named president of the fragrance supplier’s scent division. Most recently, he served as president of global consumer fragrances. Nicolas Mirzayantz has transitioned to the brand’s division focusing on taste, food and beverage, which was rebranded in […]

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Firmenich Sales Pick Up Pace in Second Half

PARIS — Firmenich reported sales in its most recent fiscal year increased 10.2 percent, propelled by a rebound in its fine fragrance business and acquisitions. The world’s largest privately owned fragrance and flavors supplier, based in Geneva, posted sales of 4.27 billion Swiss francs, or $4.67 billion, in the year ended June 30. On an organic basis at constant currency, […]

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Nordstrom Augments New York Flagship’s Beauty Offerings

Nordstrom is refreshing the New York City store’s beauty assortment with a slew of new services and activations. The retailer has brought on new brand partners to expand its Beauty Haven services offerings. Dr. Dennis Gross will be Nordstrom’s partner on injectables, Cowshed will provide body services and HydraFacial will handle facial services. Services have boded well in other key […]

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