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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.


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.


What Do Herpes Sores Look Like at Different Stages?
Herpes sores blister, then burst, ooze, they may scab, and will then heal. Sores may be confused with acne, fungal infections, and ingrown hairs.


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.


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?


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 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.


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 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?


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.


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