STD without sex? - Really weird question about STDs

[anotheranon11]

I know this is going to seem really stupid, but is there any way to get an STD without having sex? I heard somewhere, for example, that HIV can be transmitted through saliva and blood, etc.

My girlfriend and I are both virgins, but I just wanted to make sure....

[Gauri Khan]

it has been proved clinically that HIV can be transmitted through blood (contact with infected blood to the body openings like genitals etc).. but NOT through saliva!..

I do not have an answer to your question about STDs without sex..

[eminatic]

it may not be able to spread through saliva, but it is still possible to transmit an STI from bodily fluids in a mouth that has boils or open sores.

[demonbuttercup]

Some STDs are transmitted thru oral sex as well.

[anotheranon11]

But as long as both people are 'clean' you can't really get them from 'every day' activities, right?

[Gauri Khan]

look, STDs are "transmitted" not "generated"!!

as long as you both are clean and are with each other ONLY(sexually), your boat is leakproof..

[demonbuttercup]

STDs/STIs

Back before donated blood was screened, that is how a lot of people were infected w/ HIV and Hep C.

If you and your g/f have NEVER touched anyone sexual whether it's oral or regular sex.. never had transfusions..etc.... then no you won't get get an STD.

[sera300]

In the strictest sense to eliminate the risk of transmission is avoiding any contact w/body fluids or blood products. Saliva can spread some infections, be certain both are clear from STD's then use a condom.

Some individuals can have a STD from birth without having sex. The majority of the population will not.

[anotheranon11]

Originally Posted by Gauri Khan

look, STDs are "transmitted" not "generated"!!

Thanks for the smart-ass answer. I already said I knew it seemed like a foolish question.

Thank you, sera and demon for answering without being a smart-ass. Since the 'generated' STD given at birth is a low percentage, I feel better. =)

[oedipussy]

The only way I could see you getting an STD from everyday activities would possibly be by using a public toilet. But I'm just totally guessing on that one, I'm probably wrong. I'd still try to avoid them for various other reasons though...