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If my partner has HIV and we use a condom, what is the risk of getting HIV?

Wearing a condom is a effective tool for preventing transmission of HIV. Studies have found that condoms fail when they break, slip or leak during sex. So wearing condoms … Read Full Answer

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Where can I take my full container of needles?

Careful disposal of used needles reduces the chances that the people in your space and your community accidentally re-use or get poked by a used needle. This is a great example of harm reduction … Read Full Answer

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Can STIs can be passed even if no one cums?

Yes. Many sexually transmitted infections don’t rely on cum (ejaculate) to pass from person to person, so you can exchange STIs even if no one cums. While it’s true that cum can carry STIs … Read Full Answer

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What's the best way to prevent HIV?

Great question, with lots of answers. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to preventing HIV, rather there are many tools that work for many people. When choosing the right option for you … Read Full Answer

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I work over nights in a home to care for 2 residents. One is HIV positive. They told me not to wear latex gloves when I am working with him or helping him in the bathroom. Is that true?

HIV is not transmitted during casual contact or skin to skin contact. Helping someone use the bathroom is not a mode of HIV transmission. The two main ways … Read Full Answer

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Can I use Doxycycline antibiotics daily as prevention for syphilis, gonorrhea or chlamydia?

The short answer is no, you can’t use Doxycycline antibiotics daily to prevent syphilis, gonorrhea or chlamydia. Currently, there are research studies and clinical trials digging deeper into your question … Read Full Answer

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Does having a vasectomy lower my risk of STIs?

A vasectomy is very effective in preventing pregnancy, but it will not prevent STIs … 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 sounds like you took steps to keep yourself and your sexual partner(s) safe in this instance. Correct and consistent use of condoms is a proven safer sex tool that protects from acquiring or passing many sexually transmitted infections … Read Full Answer

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Can I (a male) have children despite the fact that I have both HIV and Herpes?

Yes, you absolutely can become a parent with HIV and herpes. HIV treatment can allow you … Read Full Answer

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I got treated for syphilis but my boyfriend doesn't want to go to the doctor. What should I do?

Glad to hear that you are managing your sexual health through testing and treatment. Getting treated for syphilis once does not make you immune to re-infection … Read Full Answer

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Is there a vaccine for HIV?

No, HIV does not have a vaccine, but there is a lot of research going on in the area of vaccines and HIV … Read Full Answer

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I found a needle in my backyard, what should I do?

Needles are used by a wide range of people including those who are living with diabetes, living with other health conditions or some might be using it for injecting … Read Full Answer

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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

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I hear that circumcision can prevent HIV. How effective is it?

Circumcision (the surgical removal of all or part of the penis foreskin) can be a tool to lower the community rate of heterosexual HIV acquisition over time with limited effectiveness. … Read Full Answer

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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

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Someone showed me a piece of paper with STI results. Do you actually print out results, and can I trust them?

Great to hear that you’ve had a conversation about sexually transmitted infections with a partner. Some clinics may offer a print out with STI results on it, while many others … Read Full Answer

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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

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Hey. My doctor told me that I am immune to hepatitis. My boyfriend just told me he has hepatitis C. I can't get hepatitis C from him right?

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver and could be caused by some drugs, diseases, alcohol use, toxins and bacterial or viral infections. The most common cause would be viruses namely … Read Full Answer

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