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


STIs are the most common cause of genital sores, but allergic reactions, autoimmune disorders, fungal infections and many other conditions may, too.


A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.


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?


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


STDs aren't transmitted through clothing. Fabric is a barrier to germs. STDs need unclothed, genital skin-to-skin contact or penetration to transmit.


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


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


Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is short-term antiretroviral medication that may help prevent HIV infection if taken shortly after exposure.


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