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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.


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?


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.


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 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.


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.


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.


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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