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I’m a young man, so why can’t I keep an erection?

I’m a 22-year-old guy, and I feel really embarrassed. I can’t get a hard on, or if I get one it goes away before I come. I feel like this shouldn’t be happening to me since I am so young.

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Is it possible for the herpes simplex I virus to turn into the herpes simplex II virus?

Can HSV I Turn into HSV II? What about false positive results?

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Condoms

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Can I get an STI from oral sex?

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Cryotherapy

Can I treat genital warts by myself?

I’ve had genital warts for about a year, and have made several trips to a clinic for treatment with cryotherapy. The treatment was little more than the nurse zapping the warts with the spray. Could I buy one of these units and just do it myself?

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Getting Tested for STIs is an Important Part of Sexual Health

Most people think they would know if they had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) . . . Wrong! The truth is many of STIs have no signs or symptoms in the majority of people.

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Will a urine test pick up chlamydia in the anus or rectum?

I am a 23-year old woman, one steady partner now but a couple of other sexual partners in the last year or so. I had a urine test for chlamydia that was negative, but I’ve had anal sex, too. Would the test I had also pick up on chlamydia in the anus or rectum?

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What is foreplay?

What is foreplay? “Foreplay” is generally defined as any sexual or romantic activity that prepares someone for intercourse.

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How long can a person have trichomoniasis?

How long can a person have trichomoniasis and carry it? Could it have been passed on almost three months with only light symptoms?

Syphilis

Syphilis can be dangerous if not treated early

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. Even though it is curable, if syphilis isn’t treated, it can cause serious damage to your brain, heart, nervous system, and even lead to death.

Scabies

What are scabies?

Scabies is similar to pubic lice, but the bugs are too small to be seen. The bugs dig under the skin. A health care provider can tell if you have scabies by looking at the burrows (often in a zigzag or “S” pattern) or rash.

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My partner and I both have HIV — do we need to use condoms?

My partner and I both have HIV—do we need to use condoms?

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Your Safer Sex Toolbox — It’s more than just condoms

Being sexual with someone carries risks—risk of rejection, of unintended pregnancy, of contracting an STI, or even a simple cold. But being sexual also provides physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.

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Is there a connection between masturbation and condom use?

I read a study that says that boys who masturbate are also more likely to use condoms. Why would there be such a connection? And really, doesn’t everyone masturbate?

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Can herpes live on surfaces?

I read that the herpes virus does not last very long outside the body. I’m sending you two studies I found online that suggest HSV can live for two hours at room temperature. Which information is correct?

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Will my partner feel pain during sex?

I am a teenage boy and I am wondering if i stick it in does it hurt the other person because I care about there feelings a lot. All I want is for them to feel nice and pleasured. They have agreed to do it so I need an answer hopefully soon. Thanks a lot!

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Is it normal to bleed after having sex for the first time?

I’m a female who just had sex for the very first time via vaginal penetration. When my partner pulled out, their penis had a bit of blood on it. When I went to the bathroom next time I was still bleeding. Is this normal?

Pap test

I had an abnormal Pap, did I give my boyfriend HPV?

I had my Pap test a month ago and just received a letter saying my Pap test is unclear. I’m scared because the night before I got the letter, my boyfriend and I had sex. Now I’m freaking out that I’ve given him HPV.

This STI is linked to cancer

HPV is linked to both cancer and genital warts —Get vaccinated!

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common STI in the United States, but most people don’t know they have it or that they can spread the virus to a partner. Approximately 79 million Americans are infected with HPV.

Mgen

Mgen: The STI You’ve (Probably) Never HeardMgen:

Mycoplasma genitalium, or Mgen, was first identified in 1981. It is a bacterium that can infect the reproductive tract and is passed on through sexual contact.

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I’m attracted to boobs but not girls. Does that mean I’m a lesbian?

I am a girl and I look up pictures of boobs and videos of lesbians sometimes. I am somehow attracted to boobs, although I never feel attracted to girls. Does that mean I am a lesbian?

Hepatitis

Hepatitis: Understanding the Different Types

Hepatitis is a serious virus that can attack the liver. There are five types of hepatitis. The most common types are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

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I’m a guy, why do I need the HPV vaccine?

I’m a 15 year old guy and my doctor said she thinks I should get the HPV vaccine. Is the vaccine safe? And why do guys need a vaccine to protect them against a disease that affects females?

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Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)

Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is an infection of the urethra that is not caused by gonorrhea. You can get NGU by touching your mouth, penis, vagina, or anus, to someone else’s penis, vagina, or anus (who has NGU).

A swab for a new at-home test for three common STIs

A New At-Home Test for Three Common STIs

The FDA just approved a new, fully at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. The tests, which is only for women, will be available without a prescription. Results are ready in less than 30 minutes.

Premature ejaculation

How can I deal with premature ejaculation?

I am an 18 year old male. Every time I lay with my girlfriend and hold her I get an erection and prematurely ejaculate. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Is there something wrong with me?

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Trichomoniasis (also known as trich) is Common and Curable

Trichomoniasis, sometimes called “trich” (pronounced “trick”), is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects both females and males, but symptoms are more common in females.

Herpes

Could I have gotten herpes from oral sex?

I was in a serious relationship for two years with this guy but out of anger I let another guy perform oral sex on me. I’m starting to think I have herpes because my vagina has been very irritated and red and maybe a little swollen.

Crabs a.k.a. pubic lice

Crabs (a.k.a. public lice) are a curable STI

Crabs are tiny little blood-sucking bugs (lice) that live in pubic hair and cause a lot of itching. You get crabs by touching or just being close to someone who already has them. Even if you don’t have sex, you can get crabs or give them to someone else.

A health care provider talks to a patient about sexually transmitted infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) — Five Things You Need to Know

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and from all walks of life. As the name suggests, STIs are usually are passed on through sex—vaginal, oral or anal.

Talk, Test, Treat

April is Sexually Transmitted Awareness Month

This April, in honor of STI Awareness Month, take some time to learn about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Anyone who is sexually active can get an STI, so why not learn more about them and how to minimize your exposure to STIs and take care of your sexual health.

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HPV – Human Papilomavirus

HPV and genital warts HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the name of a group of viruses that has more than 100 different types. HPV is

Bacterial vaginosis

Does bacterial vaginosis make you more likely to get other STIs?

I read that bacterial vaginosis can increase a woman’s susceptibility to other STIs. I don’t understand this–what does that mean?

HIV Testing

Understanding HIV and AIDS

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. Imagine your body as an army. HIV attacks the part of your body that fights disease (the immune system), and makes the immune system not work right.

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Herpes Is a Common Skin Infection

Herpes is common. More than two-thirds (67%) of people in the world have an infection with either herpes simplex type 1 or herpes simplex type 2.

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