STDs are a part of human history, yet discussions about them are arguably the ultimate taboo. Dr. Ina Park examines the hidden role and influence of STDs in everything from World War II to the growth of the Internet. Along the way, Dr. Park attempts to remove stigmas around this topic, employing science and storytelling in an accessible, no-nonsense, humorous way. "Joyful and funny . . . Park uses science, compassion, humor, diverse stories … to take the stigma out of these infections." ?The New York Times