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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?


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.


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.


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


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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.


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


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 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.


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