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• November 19, 2009 2:30 p.m.

  HPV, a nasty disease but is there a treatment/cure to completely rid ones body of it? I like this site, it almost makes it seem like a joy to have an STD which relieves the majority and gives people like me a place to trust when persuing a cure. A+

  - dakota

• November 18, 2009 3:23 a.m.

  is it safe/healthy to always have sex everyday if you naturally have the urge?

  - ola

• November 12, 2009 9:38 a.m.

  Dear Mara, Usually when someone describes green fluid, I think of trichomoniasis. Some bacterias can cause this as well. It could be that the antibiotic you took was not effective for the cause of your symtoms. I would go back to a provider and ask them do cultures and look at the cells under a microscope. Remember to abstain from sexual intercourse or protect your partner with condom use until you have had an effective treatment.

  - Lois McGuire

• November 8, 2009 7:04 a.m.

  This green fluid is even after having taken antibiotics and using vaginal cream. Anyway it continues.

  - Mara

• November 8, 2009 7:00 a.m.

  What may be causing a green vaginal fluid?

  - Mara

• November 4, 2009 6:43 p.m.

  zizibeh, I am sorry to tell you that there is no cure for herpes. Read the blog entries I have put on this sight regarding herpes. It will give you some important information on how not to spread this to your children and any other partners.

  - Lois McGuire

• October 31, 2009 4:41 a.m.

  I was infected last week whit herpes, I want to know if there is any cure to kill the virus, why for one stupid time I have to live the rest of my life with this virus inside me. I am desperate and very confuse I need help please, I don't want to infect my kids what can I do?

  - zizibeh

• October 29, 2009 9:21 a.m.

  Dear Alyssia, The most important things are: First of all, both partners should be tested for any infections before having intercourse so if there is an STI, you can either treat it or if it is untreatable, you can decide if you are willing to take the risk by having sex with that partner. Secondly, a condom does not protect 100% but it does protect for many diseases.

  - Lois McGuire

• October 23, 2009 10:00 a.m.

  Ok what if its your first time and your scared of all of these things that could happen how do you be more safe then besides not having sex at all? And another thing is we shouldent be in fear of having sex we should know that where safe at all times! O, yea this thing with the abortions this shouldent be unless the unge women was raped but then agin god said though sall not kill mabey hes testing you, mabey he wants you to have the baby and rase it teach it right from rong. But other then that if you get pregnet and you did it thats your problem youu did and you need to take responsability for your actions and take care of that baby!

  - Alyssia

• October 22, 2009 1:59 p.m.

  yes you can spread herpes by kissing. And you can spread it at mor than one location: any area that has mucous membranes are suseptible -including your eyes, mouth, vaginal areas etc. But that is not the only areas that can become infected, or show active lesions. SOme people report getting them on mom-mucous tissues on their legs, and buttocks. There are several treatments for the painful sysmptoms, but so far there are no known cures.

  - tracy

• October 19, 2009 1:20 p.m.

  can you spread herpes by kissing? What if you have a cold sore?

  - jack

• October 16, 2009 3:04 a.m.

  i was tested positved with chlamydia and i took the meds they gave me and so on. but after taking the pills i had unsafe sex with my boyfriend. does this make me at higher risk of getting chlamydia again?? im scared what really are my chances of getting it again??

  - kaitlin

• June 20, 2009 7:03 p.m.

  How come no one from Mayo Clinic is speaking at the NYC Human Sexuality Conference August 15-16, 2009? This message need to be shared at a bigger platform for the benefit of all. http://www.conference00.com

  - Jeniffer

• June 5, 2009 2:29 a.m.

  I just been told that I am hiv positive. What is the average life span of a person infected wit hiv who takes all their meds regularly and practices safe sex? Please provide any info you have.....thanx! :-)

  - marcus

• May 5, 2009 12:23 p.m.

  Can you get HPV even if you used a condom? I've always used one and now I'm told that I have it. How did this happend?

  - Alice

• April 27, 2009 10:57 a.m.

  Dear TCHM, Genital herpes is not transmitted through the saliva. You will not get herpes from eating from utensils in his house. It is important that you become better informed so you do not make him feel badly. He sounds like a good person who happens to have herpes. If later the two of you decide to become sexually active, read my blog and other sources I have listed to find out how you can greatly reduce your risk of getting the virus.

  - Lois McGuire

• April 20, 2009 8:54 a.m.

  Hi, the information on this site is very informative but I have a question that wasn't answered already in the information posted since this question is kind of tricky. My question is that I have a friend who says that he has genital herpes. He is being treated for it. What upset me is that this person did not inform me of this until maybe a week of hanging out in public. We did not have any sexual contact what so ever even before he told me this but he tries to kiss me on the neck, face, forehead but I never let any guy kiss me anywhere unless I have known them for a while. The good thing is that I never let this guy kiss me or anything even before he informed me of his condition. I can't help but do things like disinfect the toilet seat, double clean the forks, cups, etc before I use them when I am at his house. He notices and gets upset but I'm just looking out for myself. This is genital herpes though and I am curious on finding out whether it is still spreadable if he kisses me on the neck, forehead, etc. Does this virus travel threw blood or saliva basically? What if he also performed oral with that same person? I don't mind being his friend but nothing else is going to happen with this guy. I feel it is too risky.

  - TCHM

• April 18, 2009 3:05 p.m.

  Even though I am age 75 I have had good results on MATCH.com....... Twice in 5 yrs I have wanted a new relationship to move toward intimacy but the men did not want to be tested for HIV or other Sexually Trasmistted Diseases and they backed away..........I have discussed this with other matches and the ignorance of the older men is horrifying.......Even though I am a registered nurse and can talk freely about sex, I need help in discussing this topic with this older generation so that I can both stay safe AND have an intimate relationship.......Thank you for any assistance you can give to me.

  - Mary

• April 14, 2009 8:00 p.m.

  I'm psyched to see a blog dedicated to safer sex when so many people really are lacking in information on how to protect themselves. There should be more information out there and in schools on how to protect yourself, especially in teens and young people. Great blog!

  - Tracy Ernst

• March 31, 2009 3:09 p.m.

  Interested in information about testing and treatment for men with HPV unsure from the literature whether this virus is resolved by the body or if a man will continue to be a carrier once he has contracted HPV can anyone help me find this information?

  - Devona Saul

• March 28, 2009 11:13 p.m.

  I was just infected by the disease chlamydia, I was treated with the pink pills; I can't swallow easily, your suppsed to take 4, but i only swallowed 2; would it be likely that I still have this disease or am I cured

  - Lisa

• March 26, 2009 9:18 p.m.

  I would like to know if the same type of HPV causes both genital warts and common hand warts. Could I test positive for HPV that is unrelated to the genital type but only is the common hand/body wart type through a Pap smear?

  - Christina

• March 23, 2009 8:50 a.m.

  Can you still donate blood or platelets after being diagnosed with HSV-2? Also, I was diagnosed several years ago but have never had any symptoms so when I fill out medical forms do I actually have a transited disease? I am married, I know the difference between being a carrier of the virus.

  - DC

• February 27, 2009 10:44 a.m.

  My wife has vaginal order and cramps the day after unprotect intercourse. When a condom is used everything is OK. She has been treated for BV which helped a little but symtoms kept coming back. We are both very healthy. Can she be having a reaction to my semon? Could it be something with the vitamim supplements she takes? We are reviewing all options and would like any feedback to resolve our situation.

  - DC

• February 26, 2009 10:16 a.m.

  I'm a college student taking a Health Communication class this semester - it's shocking how many areas of the globe don't even know what a condom is or havn't seen one.

  - Alex