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Can the baby get the STD from a vaginal birth?

Being the person already has STD, will she have to have a C section to have the baby not get the std.

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What are the chances of a male getting an STD by receiving unprotected oral sex?

What are the chances of a male getting an STD by receiving unprotected oral sex? Assuming he is healthy, no other infections or diseases, no cuts or sores etc. Many sources simply say it is possible to transmit STDs via oral sex so you must use a condom. I am interested in a more detailed profile of the risk involved for a male receiving from […]

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Is a person obligated to tell past and future lovers that they are infected with a serious STD?

It seems like telling potential lovers that you are infected with a serious STD would hinder the chances of ever getting laid again.

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Do you think spouses who gave STD to their spouse should be considered a criminal?

I mean a spouse gives an STD to his/her spouse after an affair… the spouse who go the disease has no idea his/her spouse had sex with someone else, so s/he sleeps with their cheating spouse, then it’s transmitted. What are your thoughts on this, do you think it should be considered a crime? I meant, “the spouse who GOT the disease” yeah I heard […]

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Can you lose a leg from sex or STD?

Can you lose a leg from sex or STD (sexually transmitted disease)?

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Is it possible to get any type of STD, HPV, HIV from this encounter with an escort?

I have visited my first escort tonight (what a nightmare!) this is exactly how my encounter went. I walked in and greeted the Asian lady we then both stripped down naked and I laid down face first on the bed nude. She then proceeded to massage me for about 5 minutes and one point she touched my testicles a little bit. After my (god awful) […]

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How often should I get tested for an STD?

Is there any recommendation on how often should I get tested for an STD? Does the same frequency apply to all STDs? Or, for some you need to test more often than for the others?

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Hepatitis C

My just found out that my ex boyfriend cheated on me and had unprotected sex 4 or 5 times with this girl that has hep C. They may have had anal sex but I dont know for sure. At the time he and I were also having unprotected sex and we did have anal sex several times. What are the chances that he contracted hep […]

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Can you get an STD through masturbation with dirty clothing?

I have been masturbating with my underwear for a while, dirty or clean, and I noticed today that my penis hole was sticking together and I can push some clear discharge from my penis. I have had 1 sexual partner since the last time I was tested and she says that she is clean.

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Can giving a very short blowjob get STD?

Hi, so I gave a blowjob to a man because he asked for it, but after giving it for like 1 minute or so, I stopped and he was alright with it. So are my chances of getting STDs high? Because it was only less than 1 minute or maybe a little more than 1 minute. I don’t know if he’s infected with STDs but […]

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STD Symptoms Database

Herpes Type 1 and Type 2 Symptoms

Herpes is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Herpes simplex type 1 refers to oral herpes (though it can be transmitted to the genitals through oral contact). Herpes simplex type 2 refers to genital herpes. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes. Unprotected vaginal, […]

Syphilis Symptoms

Syphilis is known as “The Imitator” or “The Great Pretender” because its symptoms imitate many other infections. It is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.

Hepatitis C Symptoms

Hepatitis C causes inflammation of the liver and is the most common chronic liver condition in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there were approximately 30,000 new cases of Hepatitis C in the U.S. in 2014. Unlike Hepatitis A and B, there is not a vaccine for Hepatitis C. While it is most commonly transmitted through blood transfusions, it can […]

STD Symptoms in Women

While many STDs present mild or no symptoms in both men and women, it is important for women to recognize the potential signs of infection. Common symptoms women might experience when infected with an STD are itching, bumps, or burning urination. However, symptoms can take a few days or a few weeks to develop, or present as flu-like symptoms, so it’s important to be tested […]

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Your Neighbor on Apr 28, 2023

Resuming Sex After Syphilis Treatment: How Long Should You Wait?

At STD Questions & Answers, we understand that dealing with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) […]

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STDs that can cause Skin Rash: symptoms, causes, and treatment options

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a widespread health concern that can have serious consequences if […]

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Your Neighbor on Jan 15, 2023

Masturbating with dirty hands and possibility of getting an STD

Masturbation is a common sexual activity that is often practiced in private. It is a […]

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