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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Sexually Active Young Women Often Underestimate STD Risk

Most sexually active single women believe they are at low risk for contracting STDs, but a study, "Factors Associated with Condom Use Among At-Risk Women Students and Nonstudents Seen in Managed Care ," published in Preventive Medicine ... Read more »

Many Pregnant Women May Not Get STD Tests

Many pregnant women are not following recommendations that they undergo testing for certain STDs, according to a new study. CDC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say all pregnant women should be tested for chlamydia... Read more »

Maine: Center to Provide Women's HIV/STD Testing

In recognition of Thursday's designation as National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Western Maine Community Action Health Services of Norway will offer free HIV and STD testing to all females on March 8, 10 and 11 at its facility at 9... Read more »

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Women underwear fetish-fear of STD infection

Hello Dr.,I have read some of the answers on your forum and have got a little idea about the answer to my query but I will still like you to confirm it, please.I have been masturbating in women underwear which I used to steal from the laundromat...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your STD/HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent, but you already knew that, didn't you? Of course you did. The only real risk I see is getting caught nicking someone else's knickers! Those Victoria Secret lacy crotchless panties are damn... Read more »

Sensitive Testicles and possible STD?

Dear Doc About 6 months ago I had sex with a woman. Oral sex without protection, vaginal sex with protection. Several days later I experienced a burning sensation when urinating. I went to a local family doctor who found no sign of infecton by urine...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. Since your doctor did not test you forSexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's), there's no way of knowing whether youhad an STD or not. A burning sensation when you pee (urinate) and testicularpain, can... Read more »

Can I get an STD?

Hi, if I used a toothbrush to masturbate and some woman might have also used it to masturbate a couple of days ago, am I at risk for an STD?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.Let me get this straight. You used a toothbrush to masturbate??? WOWZA! Wouldn't the tube of toothpaste be more penis/dildo shaped? I'm just sayin'.And you're wondering if "some other woman might have also used the... Read more »

Foot Fetish and STD's

Dear Maribel!! I have a concern: I have a foot fetish and it means I love to suck on women's toes. I have done that to 5 or 6 girls so far but I just worry this could be a risky activity. And in one instance, I received a foot job (masturbation...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

You can get any blood borne disease if there is the possibility of open wounds or lacerations in your mouth and toes.Also definitely you can have contact with other organisms as bacteria and fungus.... Read more »

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does anyone know of an std that starts with a y? I need to know. my ex forget the name but said it started with a y???please help

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If no visible STDs are present after a period of time after possible infection does that mean HIV although possible, is unlikely?

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