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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Category: STD Testing
Know the Facts: Symptoms of STDs in Males
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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What are the Chances of Getting an STD with a Condom?
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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Are At-home STD Tests Accurate?
People choose DIY tests for their privacy. But just how accurate are at-home STD tests? Let’s take a closer look. How Accurate are At-Home STD Tests? Most at-home STD tests claim to have an accuracy rate between 90-92%. While that might seem impressive at...
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How Do I Know If I Have Herpes?
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 Should I Get Tested for STDs?
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 I Get an STD More Than Once?
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?
“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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STDs and Pregnancy
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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Can You Get an STD From Trying on Bathing Suits?
Can you get an STD from trying on bathing suits? It’s a common question, and for good reason. It’s tempting to try on an article of clothing that’s new, in the store, with the tags on, and not remind yourself just how many other...
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