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Can stds be spread if someone wears underwear and that same underwear touches your underwear that you then wear? (not majorly touching it more such as brushing against it??

Q: can stds be spread if someone wears underwear and that same underwear touches your underwear that you then wear? (not majorly touching it more such as brushing against it??

: Stds have that name for a reason, contact with sexual fluids during sexual activity is hao they pass. I cannot think of any named STD that passes through casual contact like that cited. Strep &amp; staff germs pass easily, STD germs do not.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Stds have that name for a reason, contact with sexual fluids during sexual activity is hao they pass. I cannot think of any named STD that passes through casual contact like that cited. Strep & staff germs pass easily, STD germs do not.

Answered 5/31/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No, STDs spread by sexual intercourse or exchange of sexual fluids.. You should be OK.

Answered 6/1/2023

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Can stds be spread if someone wears underwear and that same underwear touches your underwear that you then wear? (not majorly touching it more such as brushing against it??

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