Non Curable Sexually Transmitted Disease

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The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention

What is the link between STDs and HIV infection? How can STD treatment slow the spread of HIV infection? What are the implications for HIV prevention? Where can I get more information? References Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV , the virus that causes AIDS. An understanding of the relationship between STDs and HIV infection can help in the...

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Would having one sexually transmitted disease lower any possibility of resistance to HIV exposure or resistance to another STD?The Body: Rick Sowadsky M.S.P.H., C.D.S, Answers to Safe Sex Questions

Would having one sexually transmitted disease lower any possibility of resistance to HIV exposure or resistance to another STD?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. If a person has one Sexually TransmittedDisease (STD), they may have been exposed to others as well. That's why weoften recommend that if a person has been diagnosed with one STD, that theyget tested for other... Read more »

Sexually Transmitted diseases caught by oral contact

I am thinking about having sex with a new partner. I am very aware of having safe sex and will use a condom. What I am not sure about is oral contact. For example I know that if a person has a cold sore and you have oral sex there is a change of...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Please see Rick's response to "Oral Sex STDs" (http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Archive/Hepatitis/Q9311.qna) and my response to "Oral STD risk"... Read more »

Worry over non-sexual risk for STDs "i know u don't answer everyone but could u please answer mine?"

Hi doctor I'm 22 and I am a male and I'm a virgin I work in an office with other co workers and one of my co workers is very sexually active and has intercourse with many random women like strippers and prostitutes. I know this cause he...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,First off, you're not at risk from this. I can understand if you're a virgin and new to these things that you probably have a lot of questions about STD risk. The key thing to remember is that <i>sexually... Read more »

is this sexual problem going to last forever?Pregnancy through non-intercourse methods

Question #1:My girlfriend and I have not had sex. However, we have performed sexual actson each other. Just at the point of orgasm, she loses all control of herbladder and urinates at the same time. I'm not mad. I am worried about herhealth and...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your questions. Due to space limitations, this website ishere for information on AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's).Unfortunately, I cannot cover all areas of sex and sexuality. In regard to the first... Read more »

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Sexually transmitted diseases. TB. Hepatitis.

Posted by dsaklad, 1 Reply

When getting tested it's a good idea to get tested for
a. sexually transmitted diseases,
pharyngeal throat... Read more »

Check for other sexually transmitted diseases too

Posted by Anonymous

How to get the standard STD clinic tests when you go and get tested for AIDS HIV :
Ask the doctor or clinician to check for throat, for urethral, for anal and for blood STDs.

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sexually transmitted infections

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Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

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