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Could an std be passed through minimal sexual contact?

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Variable: Some are easier to pass than others (gonorrhea) while some require more contact (hpv).Sometimes a carrier is not actively shedding the germ so they would not be contagious at the time.

Dr Badillo agreed

Answered 4/11/2014

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Iam 20 yrs female i had sex almost 2 yrs ago we both are virgin and did not have any kind of sexual contact before i sudenly due to Anxiety i am having thoughts that i might have std. what is the propability for 2 virgins to have std?

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I've noticed several red domed bumps around the base of my penis, i've never had any sexual contact so i doubt it's an std. What could it be? Thanks

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I have a mild tingling sensation in my urethra. I have a very safe sexual lifestyle (1 partner). I took a 10 panel std test and everything came back negative. What could it be? Seems to be getting more "uncomfortable ". Gets worse when sitting?

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Girlfriend and I both virgins, we never had any sexual contact of any kind (anal,oral,intercourse,etc) before. She just gave me oral,can I get an STD?

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