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STDs

HPV, Herpes, and Genital Warts

Can oral herpes be transmitted by using the same glass, utensils, water bottle, etc as someone who is infected with it?

Can a herpes legion or genital wart come and go in only 48 hours?

I have a question about genital herpes and its treatment...

I recently had unprotected sex with someone who I later found out may have been exposed to herpes...

I had blood drawn for type 1 and 2 herpes. How long do I wait for the results and how accurate they are?

Is it possible to be tested for herpes if I'm not sure I've even been exposed to it?

Is it possible to contract herpes without having had sex or giving oral sex?

Is HPV testing part of your STD tests at the center, or do I need to be checked specifically for that?

I have HPV with NO physical traits...will a girl have a chance of getting wart(s) in her mouth after oral sex?

I have been seeing a guy that has a cold sore on the side of his mouth and wondered about my risk and HPV?

My friend has HPV near his anus. What are his options?

How likely is it that I have HSV 1 or 2, given that I have never displayed any symptoms?

My boyfriend and I both have HPV, after I get treatment will he be able to give me the same strain we have?

I have a cold sore on the side of my mouth. Do I need a prescription to help it heal faster?

I have HPV, what are some options for treatment?

My pap smear came back as abnormal. What does this mean and what is HPV?

Results from my Pap smear came back as abnormal, is there a quick way to make sure I don't have HPV?

Is it possible to get genital herpes from cold sores in your mouth?

I have been diagnosed as having genital warts...

I have just found out that I have HPV...

Are genital warts very contagious?

Could warts on your hand spread to your genitals and if so is it common or uncommon for that to happen?

Herpes: Different types and how they spread... 

Can warts on my hands spread to my partner's genitals?

 

HIV and AIDS

Can a person get aids from oral sex? How is that possible?

I had sex for the first time about a month ago, and I haven't since then. Should I be worried about having HIV/AIDS?

Would the HIV virus be detected in normal/various blood tests? Is it detectable by a pap smear??

How do I go about getting an HIV test with one of those LA HIV testers?

Say you were diagnosed with HIV. How do you select a doctor to help you develop a treatment plan with medication and health in general?

How long should someone wait after a questionable experience to take a reliable HIV test?

Can you test for STDs and AIDs?  How much does it cost?

Why do blood banks use a different HIV test than public clinics?

Giving blood: How soon do they test for HIV?

 

Yeast Infections and Discharge

I am on my third yeast infection in three months, should I be concerned?

I recently found out I had a yeast infection, how long should I abstain from sex?

What are the symptoms of a yeast infection in a male?

What is a yeast infection and how can you determine if you have one?

I have thicker, white, clumpy discharge, and my vaginal area seems to be itchy. Does this sound like a yeast infection?

I have a yeast infection and took the common medication yesterday. Can he be affected performing oral sex?

Recently I have been having an unusual discharge between my periods. It is thick but clear.

I have vaginal discharge that varies from green to yellow. Is this a yeast infection?

I have itching and a little bump on my vagina.  Is a yeast infection, or could it be an STD?

Can my yeast infection be spread to my boyfriend?

 

Getting Checked

I am a male student interested in getting STD testing...

I had unprotected sex with a girl that I don't know that well, Can I get accurate STD testing right away?

Where can I go to get inexpensive, or free testing for sexually transmitted disease?

Can you tell me about getting tested for STDs at the Student Health Center?

I had sex for the first time with someone I did not know very well and although I feel fine, should I get checked out?

I am experiencing vaginal soreness. Could this be an STD?

When and where can students get free testing for sexually transmitted diseases?

Is it possible to have an STD and have your pap come back normal?

After attempting anal sex, I have severe burning in the genital area and discharge, could this be an STD?

 

Risks and Identification

Do tiny white bumps on the shaft of my penis necessarily mean I have an STD?

Is it possible to get STDs by being a 100% virgin?

I was briefly exposed to scabies around Christmas and I have a rash on my neck...

I had unprotected oral sex with my boyfriend and now my neck hurts and my throat is sort of dry...

I'm scared I might get scabies, I was exposed.  Are there preventative measures I can take?

There is word going around that many students here have gotten scabies...

I had sex early Sunday morning with a girl I know absolutely NOTHING about.

Where do STD's come from if both partners are virgins?

How much more risky is unprotected oral sex than unprotected intercourse?

I found a small hard-ish bump just inside one of my vaginal lips. It is slightly tender but not painful...

A girl wants me to provide her with oral sex but I’m concerned about the level of risk that I’m incurring...

What are the most common STD's found among college students?

My boyfriend recently has a red itchy irritation on his penis and the skin turned white and is peeling.  Is this an STD?

Are there STD risks in performing or receiving oral sex from someone who has not been sexually active?

My urine has been smelling odd for the past week, and I'm having frequent and very urgent needs to urinate...

My boyfriend had a pain in his testicle and found a little lump.

I have hard little red bumps in my pubic hair region, it started out with three and now there are 15...

 

Other

I was diagnosed with molluscum contagiousum and got the bumps frozen off. My boyfriend had them too but didn't treat them.  Now they seem to come back after sex...

My roommate contracted scabies. Will the topical medicine affect my eczema if I use it?

How long does a woman usually have Chlamydia before it can be permanently damaging?

I have a friend with the concern of "crabs", where do I send them?

Not long ago I was diagnosed with chlamydia...