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How do people have so much unprotected sex without getting stds?

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they don't.: Many people get stds. There is not a 100% transmission rate and it sometimes takes more than 1 exposure. Still, much better to be careful. Many people are not truthful about their status. Sex is not worth dying for.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/10/2015

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