“I don't think girls should be ashamed or feel bad about masturbating. I am not ashamed of saying I masturbate, and I don't think anyone else should be either.”
—Jillian, 16, GA
FAQs about Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
- What are the different kinds of STDs?
- What is the most common STD?
- I think I might have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). How do I find out for sure, and what do I tell my partner?
- Is it possible to have an STD and not have any visible symptoms? If so, how can I know if my partner is infected?
- If my partner and I are both virgins, is there any way we could have an STD?
- What are some common symptoms of STDs?
- How can you avoid getting an STD?
- How do you use a condom?
- Where can I get tested for STDs?
- How do they test for STDs?
- When should I get tested for STDs?
- What is HPV? Is it the same thing as genital warts?
- What is herpes?
- What is HIV and how do you get it? Is it the same thing as AIDS? Do all people with AIDS die from it?
- What is trichomoniasis?
- I've heard gonorrhea called "the drip." Why is that?
- What are yeast infections or thrush? How do you get rid of them?
- What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
- What is bacterial vaginosis?
- Can HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases pass through condoms?
- Can you get an STD from oral sex?
- What is a dental dam?
- Should I use condoms for oral sex?
- How do I tell my partner I have an STD?
- Can I get pregnant or a sexually transmitted infection from getting fingered or getting a hand job?
- Can I get pregnant if he pulls out?
- Can I get an STD or HIV from kissing?
- Can you take an STD test at home, like a home pregnancy test?
- How effective are condoms in preventing HIV and STDs?
- When my girlfriend and I have sex, I pull out before I cum and she's never gotten pregnant. So, why do people always say pulling out is risky?
- I have a smell and slight discharge coming out of my vagina. What is it, and is it normal?
- What are the risks of anal intercourse?
- Should I swallow?
- What exactly is a gynecologist and when should I go?
- Intercourse is painful for my girlfriend. What can I do?
- I just found out I have HPV, does this mean I should never have sex again?
- I heard taking medicine can prevent me from passing my herpes to may partner. Is this true?
- I told a guy I'm dating that I have herpes and he 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 HPV, is it OK to stop using condoms for sex?
- I just found out that I have an STD. What should I do now?
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