No Hepatitis C is NOT transmitted by eating or sharing food nor by other social contacts such as hugging, holding hands, sharing utensils, sneezing, or breastfeeding. Hep C virus is transmitted … Read Full Answer
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Evidence indicates that the most common route of HIV transmission is sex. Condomless penis-vagina sex can put either of the partners at risk for transmission of HIV and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. … Read Full Answer
Can you get pregnant the first time?
People can get pregnant the first time they have penis-vagina sex. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are also possible the first time for many kinds of sex. … Read Full Answer
I am having smelly discharge from my vagina. What could that be? Should I stop having sex with my boyfriend?
Smelly discharge from the vagina could be a symptom of: a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, chlamydia or gonorrhea. The good news is there are tests and treatments for all of these … Read Full Answer
Does kissing spread HIV?
“HIV spreading through kissing” is a myth. There are only 5 body fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluid, anal fluid and breast milk) that have the ability to transmit HIV. Saliva, … Read Full Answer
What is the difference between HIV 1 and HIV 2?
HIV 1 and HIV 2 – both these types are transmitted in exactly the same ways, and people should adapt the same prevention methods … Read Full Answer
HIV lives in the blood, so does having sex with someone on her period increase my risk of getting HIV?
Whether the individual is menstruating or not, condomless vaginal sex, can be a risk factor for passing on sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs) like … Read Full Answer
Is there a cure for HIV?
Unfortunately there is no cure for HIV, though cure related research is happening all over the globe. However, there is effective treatment for HIV that can improve a person’s immune … Read Full Answer
Are there any infections that can pass from a nipple to a baby in breastfeeding?
Some sexually transmitted infections or medications to treat them can affect breastfeeding. There are benefits to talking to your doctor or nurse about STIs, STI medications you are taking and … Read Full Answer
I was at a party and got really drunk with this girl. We didn't have sex, but what infections could I get from touching her breasts and her butt hole with my bare hands?
There are 2 considerations here: sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the potential impact of alcohol on a sexual encounter. Our intact skin is a great defense against most STIs. Touching … Read Full Answer
Can I get STIs easier if I use an IUD for birth control?
IUDs (Intrauterine Devices) are a long acting, highly effective and reversible birth control method. The IUD itself does not increase the risk of STIs, but it also does not prevent STIs. … Read Full Answer
What is the difference between a blood HIV test and a finger poke HIV test?
There are different types of tests that help in diagnosing if a person is infected with HIV or not. Two most prominent ones are … Read Full Answer
They used to say that you could share needles if you washed them out first. is that still true?
Sharing needles raises the risk of transmission of blood borne pathogens, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). The most certain way of avoiding contamination is by … Read Full Answer
My building keeps getting bedbugs. I know I am getting bit by them. Can I get HIV if these bed bugs bite someone else, then come bite me?
We are glad that you asked this question. HIV transmission through insect bites is a common misconception. While bed bugs are annoying, they are not known to spread diseases. Research … Read Full Answer
Am I at risk for sexually transmitted infections because I just got my tongue pierced?
After you get your tongue pierced you may be at a higher risk of HIV, Hep C, or bacterial infections. Piercings in the mouth and some dental work may need time to heal. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop having oral sex … Read Full Answer
Someone had "undetectable" on their online dating profile. I think that has something to do with HIV, but what does it mean?
You’re right, undetectable is a word that we use to describe when someone on HIV medications has a very low viral load. If someone is HIV positive they can manage … Read Full Answer
What does a herpes sore look like and what does a syphilis sore look like?
Before I tell you a little about what these sores look like, let me encourage you that if you have a suspicious lesion (sore) on your genitals, bum or mouth, get STI testing. The health care practitioner will swab it … Read Full Answer
I hooked up with someone at a bath house. It was my first time with a guy, my wife doesn't know.
There are a few things to consider in this situation: STI prevention, testing and communication.
In terms of prevention, there are effective options for you no matter who you are sexually active with … Read Full Answer