In order for HIV to spread an infected person’s blood, semen (if they’re male), vaginal fluid, or breast milk would have to get into the other person’s bloodstream. The most … read more
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I started to notice a fishy smell in my groin, and it won’t go away. What is it and how can I get rid of it?
Many odors in the groin can be a normal product of your sweat glands in the genital area. However, a new or different odor can represent an infection. In males, … read more
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 blood or a sexually transmitted infection and should be evaluated … read more
There’s some brown colored liquid coming out with my sperm. Is this a disease?
Semen is normally white. Some change in the color of a guy’s semen can happen with changes in his diet, however, most of the time these changes aren’t easily noticed. … read more
I have little white bumps on my penis but I haven’t had sex of any kind. What are they and why are they there?
You most likely have pearly penile papules (PPP), a skin condition that occurs in up to 45% of all guys. It’s more common in those who aren’t circumcised. PPP are … read more
When I pop the bumps around my anus a thick substance comes out. Should I worry?
I have bumps around my anus. When I pop one a thick white substance comes out. Should I be concerned? There are many causes of skin problems in the anal … 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
I’m a virgin, but I have bumps on the shaft of my penis… do I have an STD?
Having sexual intercourse isn’t the only way you can get an STD, and some skin lesions or bumps may be a result of an STD that was obtained through other … read more
Is it normal for it to burn when I pee after ejaculating? Even if I’m a virgin?
While some guys experience a burning feeling when urinating after ejaculation, this isn’t necessarily a normal condition. An STD may cause the burning sensation, but if you’ve never had sex, … read more
What does it mean when I pee and feel like I can’t finish?
In order to pee the bladder (where urine is collected) needs to contract at the same time that the urinary sphincter (where urine comes out) needs to relax. Your sphincter … read more