Welcome to EmpowHER and thanks for your question. That's definitely a big concern. One reason STDs spread is because people think they can only be infected if they have sexual intercourse. That's wrong. A person can get some STDs, like herpes or genital warts, through skin-to-skin contact with an infected area or sore.
Another myth about STDs is that you can't get them if you have oral or anal sex. That's also wrong because the viruses or bacteria that cause STDs can enter the body through tiny cuts or tears in the mouth and anus, as well as the genitals.
STDs also spread easily because you can't tell whether someone has an infection. In fact, some people with STDs don't even know that they have them. These people are in danger of passing an infection on to their sex partners without even realizing it.
Chances are he might be telling the truth about him being clean. But if you feel you might have been exposed to STD you should see your doctor immediately.
Here's a link on STD that will help.
https://www.empowher.com/condition/sexually-transmitted-diseases
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thanks for your question. That's definitely a big concern. One reason STDs spread is because people think they can only be infected if they have sexual intercourse. That's wrong. A person can get some STDs, like herpes or genital warts, through skin-to-skin contact with an infected area or sore.
Another myth about STDs is that you can't get them if you have oral or anal sex. That's also wrong because the viruses or bacteria that cause STDs can enter the body through tiny cuts or tears in the mouth and anus, as well as the genitals.
STDs also spread easily because you can't tell whether someone has an infection. In fact, some people with STDs don't even know that they have them. These people are in danger of passing an infection on to their sex partners without even realizing it.
Chances are he might be telling the truth about him being clean. But if you feel you might have been exposed to STD you should see your doctor immediately.
Here's a link on STD that will help.
https://www.empowher.com/condition/sexually-transmitted-diseases
Best of luck,
October 19, 2011 - 7:00amDaisy
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