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Genital herpes can spread through direct, unclothed, skin-to-skin contact, including oral, vaginal and anal sex.


Herpes sores blister, then burst, ooze, they may scab, and will then heal. Sores may be confused with acne, fungal infections, and ingrown hairs.


Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex. Condoms greatly reduce the chances of transmission, but do not eliminate them.


The first signs of HIV, called Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS), may feel like the flu, with body aches and a fever. It can last a up to a few weeks.


Chlamydia is an sexually transmitted infection (STI) that often has no symptoms, but must be treated to prevent serious complications.


Discharge may not be normal, and could mean an infection or an STD, especially with burning, pain, itching or urinary frequency.


STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging. Some infections can be considered STDs, but are also transmitted non-sexually.


Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats, doorknobs, shared drinks or pools? How long can HIV live outside the human body, or it's host?


Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging, touching, sharing drinks or kissing? How DO you get HIV?


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