Is scabies an STD? In short, no. This contagious skin condition is most commonly passed through non-sexual skin-to-skin contact. However, it can technically be considered a sexually transmitted disease or infection because it is commonly spread through sexual and other intimate contact. What is...
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While oral sex greatly reduces the risk of pregnancy for partners that can get pregnant, you still stand the risk of getting an STD from oral sex. There are a few different STDs you can contract through oral sex and a few different ways...
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Most males–or females–with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) have no symptoms at all. If people do have symptoms during the early stages of an STD, the symptoms may be similar to those of other common viral infections, such as a flu or cold, and...
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Figuring out the chances of getting an STD with a condom on isn’t as simple as citing a statistic. There are a lot of different factors that can affect your chances of contracting an STD even if you’re using a condom. Latex condoms have...
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Getting tested for STDs can be an embarrassing process, whether it’s broaching the conversation with your doctor or waiting to be seen at a free clinic. As such, it’s no wonder that STD testing at home has risen in popularity. The idea of confidential...
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Herpes is a very common STD, and it’s possible to have contracted the virus and not exhibit any herpes symptoms. So how do you know if you have herpes? Before we answer that question, let’s first answer some common questions about herpes. What is...
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How often you should get tested for STDs and STIs is different for everyone and depends on a lot of personal aspects relating to your sex life. In general, getting tested annually is the absolute minimum for sexually active adults, but there are a...
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Can you get an STD more than once? More specifically, can you get the same STD more than once? There are a few factors that influence the answers to those questions. With some STDs, you can’t contract them more than once, because just once...
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“Can I get STD tested while on my period?” is a pertinent question. If you’re wondering the same thing, you’re not alone. There are a few reasons why you might think being on your period could affect your STD test results. There are a...
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The relationship between STDs and pregnancy is a fraught one. If you’re pregnant and are infected with an STD or STI, there’s a possibility that your infection is affecting both you and your unborn baby. That can be scary because many STDs are asymptomatic....
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