Can you catch aids from a dirty sex toy

Sexually transmitted diseases STDs can be spread between female sex partners, probably through the exchange of cervicovaginal fluid and direct mucosal contact. Additionally, lesbians have a high prevalence of bacterial vaginosis, which may represent an STD in this population. However, few data on sexual practices or perceived STD risk among lesbians are available to guide development of interventions aimed at reducing the risk. To inform the development of a safer-sex intervention for women who have sex with women, focus group discussions were conducted with 23 lesbian and bisexual women aged 18— Topics included sexual practices, STD transmission and prevention, and knowledge about bacterial vaginosis. Although six participants had had bacterial vaginosis and three an STD, women reported little use of preventive measures with female partners washing hands, using rubber gloves and cleaning sex toys.

The internet is a breeding ground for medical misinformation. Articles sneakily pop up—and often go viral—with under-researched findings, overstated claims, and pseudoscience about what foods to eat to prevent STIs. We look into every homemade "cure" we can think of, hoping that something will work. Once in a while, something that actually has some science behind it surfaces. Remember the claim about Listerine's supposed gonorrhea-killing powers that circulated everyone's feed back in December? In a small study which included 60 gay and bisexual men with pharyngeal gonorrhea , scientists at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre found that one minute of gargling the mouthwash was enough to reduce gonorrhea bacteria by nearly half. But does this mean we can all just mouth-douche away our potential STIs?

I know that we shouldn;t share toys when playing, but can someone else use my toys if I've washed them well, wiped them down with rubbing alcohol, and then ran them thru the dishwaher with a cup of bleach added? As frequently is the case, the answer to your question was already waiting for you in the archives. Have a look reprinted below! Dr bob, your forum is excellent. I wish to support it on a regular basis.

STDs can spread without even having sex. If you think kissing is sweet and innocent, think again. Mononucleosis Mono is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a kissing disease.