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STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)

Sexually Transmitted Disease

There are many germs that you can catch during sex. This means they are sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). The germs easily pass from person to person. STDs often have few signs or none at all. You can pass an STD to others without knowing it. STDs can be spread by: Sexual contact like vaginal, anal, or oral sex Sharing sex toys like vibrators Skin-to-skin contact or direct contact with the germs Sharing needles Passing it on to your baby

5 popular STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) drugs
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