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May 2005: Birth Control

Study: Oral Contraceptives Boost Herpes Shedding Ecuador Physicians Fight vs. MAP/EC STUDY: ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES BOOST HERPES SHEDDINGFor women with genital herpes, taking oral contraceptives can double the likelihood of actively shedding the virus and so passing on...

Oral Sex and Various STDs

Oral Sex and Syphilis Syphilis is a highly contagious STD. Transmission usually occurs during vaginal, anal or oral sex when syphilitic sores or patches come into contact with slightly abraded skin or mucous membranes. Left untreated, syphilis can progress from...