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Could you catch stds from surfaces?
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They are called sexually transmitted for a reason. There are myths about acquiring them from toilet seats or other agents but with rare exception the germs die on exposed surfaces. I suppose if you were sharing a sex toy immediately with someone the infected material could transfer, but I would argue that is still transferred in a sex act.
Answered 1/9/2022
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No
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No, context always matters. For clarification regarding STD transmission cdc.gov would be a reliable site.
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