Young Men's HealthNo, you don’t instantly get an STI if the condom breaks, but it definitely increases your risk. Different STIs have different transmission rates, so it’s definitely safest to get tested … read more
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What is oral sex?
Oral sex is a type of sexual act where a person uses their mouth for sexual contact with their partner’s penis, vagina, or rectum. If a guy receives oral sex, … read more
How does AIDS spread?
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and it’s caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. When a person with HIV gets more serious infections because of a weak … read more
If you have herpes 2 can it be spread orally?
Both herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) can be spread through oral or genital contact, or oral-genital contact! While HSV-2 can be spread through oral-genital … read more
Can I get an STD from mutual masturbation with my partner?
Typically, STDs (also called STIs- sexually transmitted infections) are spread during vaginal, anal or oral sex. However, there are STDs such as HPV, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and pubic lice that … read more
Can you get herpes from anal sex?
Yes, you can get herpes from anal sex. In fact, you can get herpes from any genital contact and barrier methods of contraception (such as condoms) should always be used … read more
Can I get a girl pregnant from anal sex?
Even though there isn’t a direct path from the anus to the vagina, there’s a small chance that a female could become pregnant through anal sex. This is because semen … read more
Can I get an STD from oral sex?
Yes. Just about all of the STDs, including HIV, herpes, HPV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia can be transmitted through unprotected oral sex. Using dental dams and condoms can lower your … read more