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Can I Get Any STDs Through Clothing?
STDs aren't transmitted through clothing. Fabric is a barrier to germs. STDs need unclothed, genital skin-to-skin contact or penetration to transmit.


How Bad Does It Hurt to Pee With Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is an sexually transmitted infection (STI) that often has no symptoms, but must be treated to prevent serious complications.


Should I Take PrEP for HIV?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is medication that people who are at risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may take to prevent infection.


How Do You Get Rid of Bumps on Your Pubic Area?
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious. Treatment is usually for possible infection or to manage symptoms.


What Are the 10 Most Common STDs?
Millions of people are diagnosed with at least one sexually transmitted disease (STD), or infection (STI) in the United States each year.


Can I Get STDs Through Casual Contact Like Hugging or Touching?
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?
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 I Get HIV From Casual Contacts Like Hugging or Touching?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging, touching, sharing drinks or kissing? How DO you get HIV?


Is HIV PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Recommended for Me?
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is short-term antiretroviral medication that may help prevent HIV infection if taken shortly after exposure.


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