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Herpes can be managed.  It is a very common STI in British Columbia. There are two types of herpes simplex virus: herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 is commonly found around the mouth and is often called "...

I experienced cold sores as a child but haven’t had a cold sore in twenty years. My partner has hsv2. If I perform oral sex on him, will I contract oral hav2?
If I get cold sore HSV 1 does this mean that my children will carry the HSV 1 virus when they are born?
Insta test after 33 days negative but sore throat and cold present after 37 days could i still have hiv present?
Hello, Does having a cold sore mean you have herpes simplex 1? If so, would you test positive for herpes when getting the blood work? Also, if you have type 1 on your lip can it be transmitted to a penis and become type 2 during oral sex
How long does it take after a Herpes cold sore appears, for it to stop being contagious? I know the virus can always be passed, even without symptoms, but if it is highly contagious during an outbreak, when is that period over? Does the...
I have a sore throat and there are small white bumps. I don’t know what they are. I was wondering if anyone could tell me?
Considering that triad of fever,sore throat and rashes is a sign of primary hiv infection,pls advise that do all theses occur together or one by one.Is only prolonged pharyngitis for over 4 months an indication of hiv infection.Will mild...
Hi there, I had a blowjob by woman with a condom. She licked my scrotem I was wondering if I can get anything from that. Thanks
Hello at work a coworker passed a napkin to me and it had a tiny red dot on it and I got worried it was blood. I have a cold sore and a few cuts on my hands am I at risk?
Can HIV be transmitted by sharing cigarette? What if the other person left his blood on filter of sigaret and if I hed a cut lip or cold sore?Thanks
Can HIV be transmitted by sharing cigarette? What if the other person left his blood on filter of sigaret and if I hed a cut lip or cold sore? I hed oll ars symptoms ? Do l ned to test ?
When is HSV-1 most contagious? Just 6 hours after we had been together, my partner had a cold sore appear on his mouth. Is there a likely chance I've already contracted the virus at that point, or is it more likely to catch the virus...
hi i went to a massage parlour and engaged in fingering body to bodymassage hand job and french kissing does this pose any sti risks thanks
Hello, I am male 26 years old, I had sex with a prostitute several times, but 6 months before one of encounter was unprotected and after that I had protected sex with her, I had tested on 4 month mark the tridot rapid test was negative ....
I have received a oral sex from a sex worker and already tested for HIV at 3 months and 20 days with a rapid test that is negative. Now after 4 and half month i am having a symptom of throat sore, cold and cough. Is this the symptom of...
I used a brand new anal sex toy that was sealed and packaged, washed it with soap and water before inserting (no condom). Six weeks later I've developed a sore throat, cold symptoms, pink eye all with no fever, no sexual activity before or...
What are the odds of contracting herpes when you always practice safe sex with a condom? I am scared I’m not sure how truthful this man was about his sexual history. It’s been over a 6 weeks since anything happened between us.
If I am over the age advised for the HPV vaccine, is the HPV vaccine still effective? Are their studies showing the results of effectiveness on women who are vaccinated above the age group 26? Also does the HPV prevent genital herpes...
I just got a blow job. What STIs can I get?