Penis Std

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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... Read more »

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Does my ex-boyfriend have an STD?

My ex and I have remained good friends and he has recently confided in me that he has a problem... Read more »

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Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

San Francisco "Healthy Penis" Syphilis Campaign Successful

San Francisco Department of Public Health researchers say a 2002-2005 campaign to encourage men to test for syphilis was successful. The Healthy Penis campaign featured comic-strip penis-shaped characters as mascots. The department sponsored the ads... Read more »

Relationships Between Perceived STD-Related Stigma, STD-Related Shame and STD Screening Among a Household Sample of Adolescents

Individuals' perceptions of STD-related stigma (negative societal attitudes toward STD infection) and expectations of STD-related shame (negative personal feelings) that would result from a positive test can be important barriers to STD testing.... Read more »

San Francisco: STD Testing Campaign for Gay Men Under Way

Following last year's successful campaign to promote STD testing among gay men, a team of San Francisco health advocates is once again calling for a "spring cleaning" during the month of April. The drive is the brainchild of Castroguys, a group of... Read more »

Mascot Exposes Itself to Promote Sexual Health

Today at the corner of Castro and Market, the "Healthy Penis" and "Phil the Syphilis Sore" characters will make their reappearance, urging gay and bisexual men to get tested for syphilis. The characters debuted to controversy in 2002 and eventually... Read more »

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STD?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

clear painless penis discharge, no pain while urinating. seems most like precum i think. it does not affect my urine stream as i've heard a STD may. doesn't crust over the opening of my penis either. after sexual contact it seems it takes... Read more »

Low risk? what STD am I facing?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

After 3 weeks from a possible exposure, I have had two instances of clear, pus-like discharge from my penis while I was asleep. The first time would have been about 18 days from the exposure and the second at 24 days. On the first occasion, I just... Read more »

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 »

STD or no?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I recently found red spots on the top side of the head of my penis. I had sex without a condom for about 20 seconds with a girl and then pulled out. They do not bother me and are not oozing or big. Could they be from irritation caused by the... Read more »

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