Join Our Community!
Share
Womens Health > Sexual Health - Women Forum > Can a Virgin get an STD?
Menstruation is a woman's normal monthly menstrual period. But what are the signs of abnormal periods? When is vaginal bleeding serious?...
Regular vaginal bleeding vagina is a sign of healthy menstruation. What signs and symptoms point to menstrual problems? Read on to learn the difference....
Menstrual irregularity means that something is wrong. Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of an irregular period to prevent larger problems later...
Avatar
Q: Can a Virgin get an STD?
asked by: Flurries in the air on December 24th, 2007
Experienced User
can you have STDs if you never had sex or any sexual contact before?
Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(9)
Avatar
amethyst eyes
replied on December 24th, 2007
Extremely eHealthy
You can pass oral herpes (not considered and std since you do not have to have sex to get it) to the genital area.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
young Girl
replied on December 24th, 2007
Especially eHealthy
you have to have sex to get a sexually transmitted disease Wink

but syphillis and herpes, hep b can be passed to a chil;d from the mother during birth

and of course herpes can be passed orally too
Did you find this post useful?
|
User Profile
fiona05
replied on December 24th, 2007
Supporter
or they can be passed from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. hiv can obviously be transferred through needles, not sure about other stis though.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
young Girl
replied on December 24th, 2007
Especially eHealthy
edited because i cant spell at all today
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
scared123123
replied on May 7th, 2008
New User
I was wondering the same thing... because i've never even kissed anyone before and I got a cold sore on my lip the other day... it wasn't big or gaping or anything like that. It really just looked like a pimple on my lip. I also got a pimple like bump like this on the middle of my thigh. Could this be genital herpes even though I'm still a virgin in every sense of the word?? Ahh... I'm freakin out haha.
Did you find this post useful?
|
User Profile
Maddie34
replied on May 7th, 2008
Moderator
If you've never been in contact with someone with herpes then probably you don't have herpes.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
antigone
replied on May 8th, 2008
Extremely eHealthy
A cold sore is in the herpes family of viruses but it varicella zoster. It is the same virus that causes chicken pox and shingles. If you had chicken pox you may develop a cold sore. The virus will lay dormant in the body until there is a stressor and then it will be activated and a cold sore can result. The virus can be transferred to other parts of the body, ie the genital area, if precautions are not taken to prevent it. Don't touch the cold sore and then use the bathroom and touch the genital area. You could spread the virus. Hand washing is your best defense in keeping the virus contained.
Did you find this post useful?
|
User Profile
Georgia59
replied on May 9th, 2008
Especially eHealthy
Some people just get canker sores too, and often mistake them for cold sores. Canker sores have nothing to do with herpes and aren't communicable, and are often caused by environmental factors, food, stress, etc (not a virus). They occur in and around the mouth, are usually painful, but don't occur on the surface of the lips.
Did you find this post useful?
|
User Profile
chaotic66
replied on August 27th, 2009
New User
What about public toilet seats? Can you get an STD from a particularly unclean toilet? I have had a pimple or something of the kind (perhaps a sore?) on my thigh and/or genital area and I have not been sexually active in any way.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Quick Reply
Search