STDs

What kind of STD can you get if you give oral sex with no condom?

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Question answered on February 9, 2004 by Équipe AlterHéros

Hi Dru, Oral sex is generally safer than unprotected anal (or vaginal) sex, but you're right in thinking that it's not risk free. What could you catch from unprotected oral sex? Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis: It's a good idea to get tested regularly because these bacterial infections can be cured with antibiotics. Hepatitis ... Read more.

Tattoos and Piercings: Was Body Art all you got?

Article published on October 7, 2003 in AlterHéros by Waseem / ACCM

Sorted in Dossiers, STDs, Uncomfortable in my skin

Have you ever considered getting some Body Art – tattoos, piercing, branding, or subdermal implants? Did you know that there may be risks involved, such as becoming infected with HIV or Hepatitis C? Do you assume that all tattoo parlours (body art studios) are safe? Can Body Art be safe? Yes, Body Art can be [...]
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Tattoos and Piercings: Was Body Art all you got?

Article published on September 19, 2003 in AlterHéros by Waseem / ACCM

Sorted in Dossiers, STDs, Health

Have you ever considered getting some Body Art – tattoos, piercing, branding, or subdermal implants? Did you know that there may be risks involved, such as becoming infected with HIV or Hepatitis C? Do you assume that all tattoo parlours (body art studios) are safe? Can Body Art be safe? Learn how to protect yourself and what questions to ask.
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Teens and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Article published on March 14, 2003 in AVERT.org by Steve Berry

Sorted in Dossiers, STDs

What are STDs? STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease (sometimes called Sexually Transmitted Infection). This is an infection which can be caught by having sexual contact with someone who is infected. This can be vaginal, oral or anal sex, although other types of touching can pass some STDs – for example, some STDs (such as [...]
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STDs & Vaginal Infections in Women Who Have Sex With Women

Article published on July 28, 2002 in Lesbian STD by Unknown

Sorted in Dossiers, STDs

Below is a listing of STD’s and vaginal infections. We are focusing primarily on woman to woman transmission (WTW) and only providing a general overview of the infections themselves. Allergic Vaginitis: Sometimes referred to as ‘chemical vaginitis,’ this condition is a great mimicker. Because it often affects not only the vagina itself but external tissues [...]
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Gay and Bisexual Men

Article published on July 28, 2002 in King County Health by Unknown

Sorted in Dossiers, STDs

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Gay and Bisexual Men STDs Are Still Here From the early 1980s until recently, rates of HIV and STDs among gay and bisexual men declined and then held steady. The scale of behavior change among gay and bisexual men during this time was unprecedented. But even these lower rates of HIV [...]
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You Think You Might Have an STD (Symptom Chart)?

Article published on July 22, 2002 in HeliosHealth.com by Unknown

Sorted in Dossiers, STDs

STD Symptom Chart By Symptom: SYMPTOM DISEASE Pain, abdominal Hepatitis B Pain, pelvic Chlamydia, gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease Bleeding, unexplained vaginal Chlamydia, gonorrhea Blisters Herpes Sores Herpes, syphilis Genital warts Human papillomavirus (HPV) Rash Crabs, scabies Discharge from penis or vagina Chlamydia, gonorrhea, (penis or vagina) trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis (vagina) Itching or irritation in genital [...]
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STDs: What Are They?

Article published on July 22, 2002 in SexualityandU.ca

Sorted in Dossiers, STDs

If you hear one more person telling you to practice safe sex, you think you’re gonna scream. Frustrating, but true. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are contracted through unprotected sexual contact. In order to fully understand these “bugs” and protect your bod, the first step is to learn about different types of STIs, their symptoms, causes [...]
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