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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

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 am 70 and yes, I still enjoy sex! Some people think there's an age limit for sex, but you'd still test me, right?

You’re right! There is no age limit for testing for sexually transmitted infections. Since you are sexually active, STI testing is a great way to take care of your sexual health … Read Full Answer

I have been treated for gonorrhea in the past and I am pregnant now. Do I need to get tested again?

We are glad that you got your sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnosed and treated in the past. Most STIs including gonorrhea are easy to treat, cure and prevent. … Read Full Answer

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

Hello, I am not very well versed in HIV Transmission potential. I have had a monogamous relationship all my life since highschool, got married to the same person and have 2 ...

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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

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

Before I immigrated to Manitoba, Canada I had never tested for Hep C in my country, should I get tested for all STBBIs including Hep C?

Testing for Hep C is generally recommended if one has had a history of using unsterilized or inadequately sterilized medical, dental and surgical equipment … Read Full Answer

Is Trich tested in a routine std panel for male patients? If not is there any sort of reliable test available?

In Manitoba there is no trichomoniasis test available for people with penises, though there is for people with vaginas. (Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that … Read Full Answer

What are people talking about when they say that someone has the clap?

“The clap” is slang for the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection passed through oral, vaginal or anal sex … Read Full Answer

What are the routine STBBIs that I will be screened for during my pregnancy?

People who are pregnant should receive health care throughout their pregnancy and this would include routine STBBI screening at least once during pregnancy … Read Full Answer

I had gonorrhea 2 years ago and got treated. am I immune to it now? or can I get it again?

People can get gonorrhea even if they’ve had it before. Having it previously does not make someone immune to re-infection … Read Full Answer

Do I have to go to a doctor if I think I have an STI?

STIs are very common and most people who are sexually active experience having an STI at least once in their lifetime. STI aren’t always dependent on symptoms. If you think you have been exposed to an STI or notice a symptom, here are somethings … Read Full Answer

I was just diagnosed with herpes and am having a very painful outbreak. What can I do to manage the pain and speed up the healing?

Herpes cannot be cured, but there may be things you can do to manage the pain and get through an outbreak. … Read Full Answer

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