Blue waffle disease was created as an internet hoax and is not a real STI. Learn more, including how to prevent STIs and STI testing recommendations.

Planned Parenthood even stepped in to clear things up in 2012: "Blue waffle is totally, completely, 100 percent urban legend. It doesn't exist," the organization wrote on a blog post.

A Trenton, N.J., councilwoman fell victim to what appeared to be an April Fool’s prank when she brought up “blue waffle disease” at a City Council meeting on Tuesday night.