Just Because The Vagina Is Burning Doesn't Mean You Have An Std

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sex History Doesn't Always Match STD Status

A new study finds significant discrepancy between young people's self-reported sexual experience and their STD status, potentially suggesting changes in how this population is screened for the infections. Jessica McDermott Sales, PhD, of Emory... Read more »

When Only One of You Doesn't Test Poz

Illustration by Carlos N. Molina There's a new kind of "mixed marriage." It requires some new ways of coping with a virus. Gay couples have faced the specter of HIV for two decades, and we've pretty much done well. We've risen above the terror... Read more »

Female-Controlled Methods for HIV/STD Prevention

Executive Summary: On April 15, 1996, representatives of CDC's Office of Women's Health;the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP); the NationalCenter for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; and the NationalCenter for... Read more »

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CAN I GIVE MYSELF AN STD (QTND: CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF AN STD BY MASTURBATION, 2008)

I am 22 years old. I have been masturbating since the age of 13. I never had sex with anyone. Could I have contracted HIV? Is is possible to get HIV through masturbating when i have small cut or wound on my penis...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,And yet another QTND (question that never dies) arises tonight! Hmm . . . must be a full moon out there or something.See below Mr. Sticky Fingers.Dr. Bobunwashed clothes (CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF AN STD BY MASTURBATION)Apr 20, 2008 what will... Read more »

What about STD's? (MUTUAL MASTURBATION, STD RISK)

Dear Dr. Bob:I love you and your forum and am grateful for your truthful and candid answers; your sense of humor is truly wonderful. You should become a regular on Comedy at the Improv ... Anyway, onto my question. I read an article posted here...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello "Question Mark,"The answer depends on how you define mutual masturbation. If you are just burping your own nephew (so to speak) without giving your buddy a "helping hand," then your risk of all STDs is nonexistent. You... Read more »

In/Out and STD

Hi RyanKind of an odd question, but here it goes. Put my mouth AROUND (not exactly on) a flaccid penis for about a second, barely touched my mouth. I know that the risk for HIV is negligible due to exposure time and lack of fluids, but what about...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

General questions about sexually transmitted infections or STDs are difficult to answer. The category is so broad and simply describes a bunch of different, unique infections that are normally spread through sexual contact. This makes it hard to... Read more »

nonoxynol-9 increased the chance of getting STD ?

Hello Dr. Bob !I have a question : Does nonoxynol-9 condoms allow transmission of viruses ??? How can i know if a sexworker use a condom witout N-9 or with it ?Sexworker could also use lambskin condoms... How can i protect myself, cause i can not...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Nonoxynol-9 can cause inflammation of mucous membranes, which can in turn facilitate HIV infection. (See below.)You can protect yourself by supplying your own latex or polyurethane condom. If your sex worker supplies the condom, it's... Read more »

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A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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Strange smell from the vagina

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

A year ago I had some unprotected intercourses, and after that I feel an strange discharge( sometimes it burns, sometimes it has an strange odor in it coming from the cervix, sometimes I have no fluid ). I had done two pap-smears, and a cultive and... Read more »

my vagina...

Posted by Anonymous

I'm worried that I might have STDs. What does it mean when you have some grey areas on your vagina, maybe around the rear end, and or in inner thighs? Does that mean I'm not cleaning g0od enough? =

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Do I Have an STD from oral sex?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

OK so this past May I got my first BJ from this girl I know. Well I had no symptoms of anything until this past week where the tip of my penis feel a little funny.

I went to the clinic this past November to see if I should get tested for anything and... Read more »

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