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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.


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 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 Do You Get Genital Herpes?
Genital herpes can spread through direct, unclothed, skin-to-skin contact, including oral, vaginal and anal sex.


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?


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