There are two types of herpes: HSV-1, and HSV-2. HSV-1 (usually transmitted by touching, kissing, and oral sex) may cause
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Scabies
Scabies is a mite (tiny insect) that burrows into the skin. An itchy rash is caused when a female mite
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
STIs are sometimes called STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases. STIs include: Chlamydia Gonorrhea Hepatitis B Herpes HIV/AIDS Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
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Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It occurs in teens and adults and affects both men and women. Trichomonads (how
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My girlfriend’s vagina has a funny fishy smell. What is it?
It’s possible that your girlfriend has bacterial vaginosis, however, she should make an appointment with her health care provider and
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Condoms
The male condom is a sheath (or covering) worn over the penis during sexual activity. It prevents pregnancy by acting
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I get a really painful burning sensation throughout my whole penis when I ejaculate. What might be causing this?
It is common for guys to have mild irritation of their urethra, called “urethritis” (where pee leaves the body) from
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I touched a strange girl’s vagina with my hand, and then I touched my penis. Will this give me HIV?
In order for HIV to spread an infected person’s blood, semen (if they’re male), vaginal fluid, or breast milk would
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What disease will give you brown colored semen?
Most semen is white or gray and similar to the color of cows milk. Semen that is brown could indicate
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection (or UTI) is an infection in the kidney, ureters, bladder, or urethra, usually caused by bacteria.
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