Could I Have an Std If I'm a Virgin?

Yes, you can get an STI from a virgin. First of all, let's unpack the term virgin. It traditionally means “someone who has not had sex,” but what type of sex are we referring to? Someone who identifies as a virgin may mean that they have not have penis-in-vagina sex, but have had oral or anal sex.

Can I have STD if I'm a virgin?

Yes. There are many different beliefs about what losing one's virginity means. Most people agree that women and men lose their virginity the first time they have penile-vaginal intercourse.

Can I get an STD if I'm not sexually active?

STDs can spread without even having sex.

Things like kissing a loved one or family member, conducting oral, sharing contaminated food, borrowing unclean towels, and more can transmit STDs like chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis.