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Are there any sexual positions that can decrease your chance of getting an std?

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Not unless you count the 'dont have sex position'. Sexually positions have no bearing on risk of acquiring an std. You are equally at risk no matter how the intercourse is completed.

Dr Russo agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Lane Childs answered

Specializes in Urology

No: Well, the "abstinence position" is fairly low risk. Otherwise physical sexual contact is the method of transmitting possible stds.

Answered 4/23/2013

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