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What is HIV and how do you get it?

Can I get an STD, including HIV, from kissing?

Can fingering or a hand job lead to pregnancy or an STD?

Can HIV and other STDs pass through condoms?

Why are condoms so great at preventing most (sexually transmitted diseases) STDs?

When I have sex, I pull my penis out before I ejaculate and I've never gotten someone pregnant. So, why do people always say pulling out is risky?

Is it possible to have an STD and not have any symptoms? If so, how can I know if my partner is infected?

Can you take an STD test at home, like a home pregnancy test?