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FAQs about Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Is HIV the same thing as AIDS? Do all people with AIDS die from it?
- I've heard chlamydia is curable with antibiotics, so what's the big deal if I get it?
- When can I get tested for HIV?
- I've heard chlamydia is curable with antibiotics, so what's the big deal if I get it?
- I have a cold sore. Does that mean I have herpes?
- What's it like to have an STD test?
- How much does an STD test cost?
- I told my partner that I have an STD and they broke up with me. What can I do to make sure this doesn't happen again?
- I am taking medicine for chlamydia, is it OK to have sex?
- If both my partner and I have the same STD, is it OK to stop using condoms for sex?
- I heard taking medicine can prevent me from passing herpes to my sexual partner. Is this true?
- I just found out I have an STD, does this mean I should never have sex again?
- I think I might have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). How do I find out for sure, and how do I tell my partner?
- What is trichomoniasis?
- How can you avoid getting an STD?
- Can HIV and other STDs pass through condoms?
- Can you take an STD test at home, like a home pregnancy test?
- How do they test for STDs?
- What is the most common STD?
- What are the different kinds of STDs?
- I just found out that I have an STD. What do I tell my partner?
- What is herpes?
- What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? Is it the same thing as genital warts?
- What is HIV and how do you get it?
- When can I get tested for an STD?
- Do I need to use protection during oral sex?
- I've heard that gonorrhea is called "the drip." Why is that?
- What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
- What are some common symptoms of STDs?
- If my partner and I are both virgins, is there any way we could have an STD?
- Is it possible to have an STD and not have any symptoms? If so, how can I know if my partner is infected?
- Where can I go to get tested for an STD?
- Can I get an STD, including HIV, from kissing?
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