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Is it true it's not likely to contract hiv thru vaginal enter course if you've never had any stds, or stis?

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No. : You are still just as likely to contract it.

Answered 4/19/2013

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Absolutely not true: You can contract HIV without having an std. Having certain stds makes it easier to contract HIV but it is not a necessary condition.

Answered 6/10/2014

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