Thanks for your question. I assume that you are talking about being HIV positive and having an undetectable viral load. Taking your HIV medications as prescribed and maintaining an undetectable … Read Full Answer
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Hi I just received oral sex from a prostitute in Hong Kong while on vacation. I used a condom but I am still afraid of STDs. Should I be worried?
It sound like you did everything you could to keep yourself and your sexual partner(s) safe. It is good to know that you used a condom during the sexual contact. Correct and consistent use of condoms is a proven safer sex tool that protects from acquiring or passing on many sexually transmitted infection (STIs). … Read Full Answer
Should I clean my sex toys even if I use it only once every few months?
Manufacturers of sex toys recommend cleaning after each use to reduce the chances of microorganisms living on their surfaces. If you are not sharing your sex toy and only using … Read Full Answer
Hi I had an protected encounter with a CSW. After sex I did not check closely the condom state but it looked intact but...
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I heard that STIs are on the rise, so does it mean people are not using condoms?
STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are on the rise. STIs are very common and are easily diagnosed, treated and preventable … Read Full Answer
Can people get more than one infection at once?
Condomless sexual contact with a person who has more than one STI, may result in transmission of one, many or none at all … Read Full Answer
A friend of mine goes to Thailand every year and always hires the same sex worker. He says Thailand has mandatory STI testing for sex workers. Is that true?
I can address what Manitobans who have sex on vacation should consider (no matter who they have sex with.) The only way for someone to know their own STBBI status (whether they have an infection or not) is through testing. Many STBBIs … Read Full Answer
What kinds of people get STIs?
It’s a myth sexually transmitted infections (STIs) only happen to some types of people. In reality it can happen to anyone whether they are scientists, a math wizard, an astronaut, or a doctor including those who … Read Full Answer
Is it possible to get an STD from a handjob?
Great question! Receiving or giving a handjob is a safer type of sex that prevents most sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy because there is no exchange of fluids. It’s not … Read Full Answer
Are the free condoms just as good as the ones in the store?
Yes! Free condoms from health clinics, schools, drop-in centres, and other community locations are just as effective as store-bought condoms. Sometimes these places have different varieties … Read Full Answer
Can men get trich, if so what are the signs and symptoms?
Trichomoniasis is one of the most common STIs but yet not much attention is given to it. Trichomoniasis also referred to as trich or trichomonas is caused by a parasite. Like many other STIs … Read Full Answer
Do spermicides break down condoms?
No, spermicides do not break down condoms. Some condoms even have spermicidal lubricant built into the condom. Spermicide … Read Full Answer
HIV can't pass from a woman to a man right? It's just man to man or man to woman.
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 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
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
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
My girlfriend and I use a condom when we have sex because she doesn't want to get pregnant. We have anal sex without a condom, but my friend told me that infections pass that way too.
Using condoms for vaginal intercourse significantly lowers transmission of STIs like chlaymdia, gonorrhea, Hep B, HIV, HPV and syphilis and are a tool to prevent pregnancy. Your friend is right. Anal sex … Read Full Answer
Is there a cure for chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) which can easily be cured. Chlamydia is caused by a sexually transmitted bacteria and is treated with a single-dose antibiotic. If left untreated … Read Full Answer
