Sexually Transmitted Infection Archives

I recently had a sexual encounter with a massage parlour worker. I inserted one finger into a sex worker's vagina, additionally her vagina was rubbed up against my penis without any actual penetration but there might have been some vaginal fluids that touched the shaft of my penis but not the top/opening.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common, so we’re happy to provide this information. Commercial Sex Trade Workers are no more likely than anyone else to have STIs, so we focus on the activities performed … Read Full Answer

Can I get a paper copy of my STI test results, or ask my partner to show me their STI test results (live in Winnipeg)

Your healthcare facility or provider should be able to fulfill your request for copies of your STI test results. The confidentiality of patient health records is of utmost importance, and … Read Full Answer

I had erotic massage hand job and kissing is this a risk for any still. No penetrative sex. Lady was wearing her underwear

It sounds like you don’t have to worry about getting HIV based on what you’ve described. HIV transmission requires a direct pathway for the virus to travel from … Read Full Answer

I tested myself for HIV using the take home HIV test. 2 dots appeared, which means I am HIV positive. What do I do now?

You’ve come to the right place, we can help you with the next step. Getting a positive result on an HIV test may be a shock. You are not alone, there is help. With treatment, care and support you can live long and well with HIV. Here is what you need to know … Read Full Answer

I’m a cis woman and my partners a cis woman. We had STBBI testing last week that was negative. What is the risk of having sex without a dental dam or finger cots? We’re our only current partners.

It’s great that both of you have taken the important step of getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If both partners have tested negative for all sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the risk of transmission during sexual activities is … Read Full Answer

Can I get tested for STI even though I don’t have a health card? If so, how much will it cost?

STI testing should be accessible, so there are other options if you don’t have a Manitoba Health Card. If you are a Manitoba resident, get your Health Card updated or replaced. If you are a resident of another Canadian province … Read Full Answer

Can you get herpes from rubbing your dick on a vagina without penetration?

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection that you can get from having sex with someone who has it. Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can be spread by skin-to-skin contact with the infected area, including vaginal, anal and oral sex. So, yes, you can get herpes from rubbing your dick on a vagina even without penetration … Read Full Answer

I had anal sex with a condom, should I be worried about HIV?

Whether you used internal condoms or external condoms, they are both very effective in preventing HIV and many other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) … Read Full Answer

I had unprotected sex in October and got a UTI a week later. Everything was fine after taking medication. It’s January and I noticed a bump in my pubic area. I’m worried it may be an STD. There is only one bump and it’s on my outer labia.

Having a bump on your genitals can be concerning. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) typically do not cause bumps on the genital area and can have various causes, … Read Full Answer

What is HPV?

HPV stands for Human papillomavirus and is a sexually transmitted infection (STI.) HPV is common in Canada, estimates are that 75% of sexually active Canadians will have at least one HPV infection in their lifetime. There are many types of HPV … Read Full Answer

Is it risky to have a guy's pre-ejaculatory fluid on shaving cuts that don't present the exit of blood?

Thanks for the question. This would be considered a negligible risk situation. Negligible means lower than low-risk, but not zero risk. Intact skin (even with minor scratches or scrapes) is an effective barrier to keep most viruses and germs from entering our body … Read Full Answer

What is included in an STI panel when doing the test at a Dynacare lab in Winnipeg?

An STI “panel” is a specific term used for testing blood borne sexually transmitted infections. An STI panel tests for Hepatitis B, HIV, and Syphilis.
An STI “screening” is more specific to the individual. … Read Full Answer

Does being uncircumcised increase my risk of transferring STBBIs?

Although this data does exist, Canada Paediatric Society does not recommend newborn circumcision to reduce STBBI transmission. Circumcision is not recommended as an HIV prevention method in Canada. There are many other effective ways to reduce and prevent STBBI transmission, and it is not necessary to get circumcised in order to prevent transmission. … Read Full Answer