Question 1

does drinking alcohol kill stds?

Accepted Answer

No: There's no evidence that drinking alcohol will cure an std.  Specific antibiotics are necessary to be treated appropriately for specific std's.  It's also important the the partner be treated as well.

Question 2

can u drink while you r taking meds  for stds?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and Medicine: Yes, you can. But, it is not wise and it may make both the side effects of the meds worse and make the medications less effective.  Most std treatments are very short in duration and should not cause any inconvenience for those days to not drink.

Question 3

will drinking beer or alcohol make stds worse?

Accepted Answer

Please Clarify: There are twelve common stds. Some of these are viral infections of the liver, so yes, using alcohol when infected with liver damaging viruses can definitely make the liver sicker.  But, what do you mean specifically? Which stds are you referring to?

Question 4

can you pass a std by drinking after someone?

Accepted Answer

Std: Not likely but possible if the mouth on the glass was also recently on someone's infected genitals.

Question 5

can you drink  after being treated for an std?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: After you have been treated you can drink but alcohol can be irritation to the prostate so i would wait at least 3 weeks.

Question 6

what stds can you get drinking after strangers?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Sexually transmitted disease are usually transmitted through having sex, oral sex etc. It is unlikely you will get sexually transmitted diseases from strangers by sharing their drinks unless you have opens sores or lesions in your mouth. You can still get sick and get things like the cold, flu etc from sharing drinks.

Question 7

will std symptoms go away from drinking water?

Accepted Answer

STDs: Unlikely, but would need far more info to try and answer your question in further detail. My suggestion is that if you feel you were exposed to an std go and see a doctor, be examined and tested thoroughly. Good luck.

Question 8

are there any stds passed by drinking after someone or pecking/kissing a parent?

Accepted Answer

None: STDs are not transmitted by drinking after someone or pecking/kissing a parent. STDs are transmitted with direct contact of vaginal, penile or anal secretions with mouth, vagina or penis. The best way to prevent STD transmission is to use male or female condoms when having sex.

Question 9

if you drink the night before getting blood tests for any std will it affect the results?

Accepted Answer

No: Alcohol consumption does not effect testing for STDs.

Question 10

can you get any type of std by sharing (drinking) a cup of water with someone that was recently diagnosed with an std?

Accepted Answer

ANY: ALL, no.  ANY, certainly.  Herpes comes to mind.

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