If you're experiencing some bodily discomfort, don't be so quick to chalk it up to the flu. There are a lot of flu-like STD symptoms that disguise themselves as normal body ailments. If you've recently engaged in risky behavior, and you're experiencing some unfamiliar symptoms, read this list! These symptoms may seem like normal allergy, cold, or flu symptoms, but in reality, they could be STD symptoms in disguise. So please, for your
sake, if you have any of these STD symptoms, get tested immediately!
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Unwashed Hands & 5 Other Uncommon Ways You Could Have an STD
STDs are, for the most part, transmitted between two people through unprotected sex. The use of condoms, proper hygiene, clean clothing, and clean bathing materials are all very effective at maintaining a healthy, STD-free life. So you’ve always made sure you’re safe during sex, keep yourself clean and tidy, and always have used protection; does that mean you’re free from the risk of getting an STD? The unfortunate answer is no. In fact, there are many ways to contract an STD without ever even having sex.
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9 Ways You Can Get an STD Without Having Sex
Considering the fact that the 'S' in STD stands for sexually, it must be impossible to get STDs without doing the horizontal mambo, right? WRONG. STDs can spread without even having sex. Things like kissing a loved one or family member, conducting oral, sharing contaminated food, borrowing unclean towels, and more, can transmit STDs like chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis, etc.
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Kiss Me, I’m Irish: Watch Out For Oral Herpes This St. Patrick’s Day
Hold on “Kiss Me, I’m Irish”-- Watch Out For Oral Herpes This St. Patrick’s Day
We all know that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but you may to want skip wearing a “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” shirt or button for this year’s festivities! Think twice before you pucker up because about 50 to 80 percent of adults in the U.S. have oral herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1/HSV-1).
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Have You Heard the One About…? STDs in Rumor and Folklore
Everyone loves gossip, and when the topic is sex, rumors fly and stories abound. However, since people don’t always know where to look for accurate information about STDs, rumors and stories about them are particularly common. We’ll walk you through some of the most popular ones and give you some tools for getting to the bottom of them.
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Is It Safe? Get The Blow-by-Blow on Oral Sex
Most people believe that oral sex is “safe” sex and don't even realize that it's considered sex. Despite that misconception, having oral sex is actually risky sexual behavior that puts all participants involved in jeopardy of contracting a number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections. Certain STDs can be contracted via oral sex just as easily as vaginal sex.
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STD Vocabulary Words
When it comes to STDs and STD testing, there can be an intimidating number of terms to become familiar with. Need some help keeping up with the latest jargon surrounding STDs and STD tests? Consider this brief STD Test Glossary a helpful introductory guide.
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