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Is My Vaginal Discharge Normal?
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, consistency and amount. If there is a change in the discharge, an infection may be present.


What Are the First Signs of HIV?
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.


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.


How Do You Get Syphilis?
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.


Why Do I Have Discharge From My Penis?
Discharge may not be normal, and could mean an infection or an STD, especially with burning, pain, itching or urinary frequency.


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.


When Should I Test for HIV?
The CDC recommends that everyone test at least once, and you should test more often if you have multiple sex partners or use needles for drug use.


Do Condoms Really Protect Against HIV?
Condoms, when used correctly and consistently, are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.


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.


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