&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;16 STD Myths, Debunked by Sexual Health Doctors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Misinformation about &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/what-is-stds&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;sexually transmitted infections (STIs)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt; spreads almost as easily as the infections themselves &amp;mdash; and it can do real harm. When people believe inaccurate information about how STIs are transmitted, they may take unnecessary risks, delay testing, or avoid people and situations that pose no actual risk.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;At PULSE Clinic, we see the consequences of these myths every day: people who delayed testing because they had &quot;no symptoms&quot; or who assumed a healthy-looking partner meant there was no risk of infection. Below, we separate fact from fiction on &lt;strong&gt;16 common STD myths&lt;/strong&gt; so that you can make informed decisions about your sexual health.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 1: STIs Can Spread Through Sharing Food or Utensils&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No.&lt;/strong&gt; STIs are not spread through sharing food, eating utensils, toilet seats, or swimming pools.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Most STIs require specific types of sexual or intimate contact to spread and are not transmitted through ordinary everyday contact. While some infections can survive outside the body for a limited time, casual contact with surfaces or shared household items is not a typical route of STI transmission.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 2: You Can Catch an STD From a Toilet Seat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No.&lt;/strong&gt; STIs are not normally transmitted through toilet seats.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;This is one of the most persistent myths about sexual health. The infections commonly classified as STIs are generally spread through sexual contact, including contact with infected bodily fluids, mucous membranes, genital skin, or sores and lesions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Simply sitting on a toilet seat does not put you at meaningful risk of contracting an STI.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 3: Only Certain &quot;Types&quot; of People Get STDs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STIs do not discriminate.&lt;/strong&gt; STIs can affect people of any age, background, profession, relationship status, or sexual orientation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Anyone who has sexual or intimate physical contact can potentially be exposed, although the level of risk varies depending on the infection and type of contact. Condoms can substantially reduce the risk of many STIs when used correctly and consistently. Other prevention methods, such as vaccination, regular testing, and HIV prevention medication such as &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/prep&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;, also play a crucial role in reducing sexual health risks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 4: STIs Can&#39;t Be Transmitted Through Kissing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some STIs can be transmitted through kissing.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Kissing generally carries little risk for most STIs. However, some infections, including &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/herpes-symptoms-causes-and-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;herpes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/syphilis&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;, can sometimes be transmitted through kissing, particularly when infectious sores or lesions are present around the mouth. While kissing is not a common transmission route for most STIs, risk depends on the specific infection and whether direct contact occurs with an active lesion.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 5: You&#39;ll Be Able to Tell If Your Partner Has an STD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Many STIs cause no noticeable symptoms at all.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You cannot reliably tell whether someone has an STI simply by looking at them. Many infections cause no symptoms, or symptoms may be mild enough to go unnoticed (asymptomatic infections). Left untreated, asymptomatic STIs can lead to complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clinical Guidance:&lt;/strong&gt; If you are sexually active, schedule regular STI screenings based on your personal risk profile. Testing with a partner before starting a new sexual relationship provides mutual peace of mind.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PCR31 STD Screening at PULSE Clinic&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;For people who want comprehensive STI screening, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/pcr31-pcr-dna-multiplex-test-31-stds-infections-bangkok-pattaya-phuket-samui-chiang-mai-thailand&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PCR31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt; is a molecular testing panel designed to screen for 31 sexually transmitted infections in one test. It can be an option for people who want broader screening, particularly when there are no obvious symptoms, but there is a concern about possible exposure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td style=&quot;width: 33.7658%; text-align: center; height: 17px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Packages&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 32.9008%; text-align: center; height: 17px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Price for Same-Day Results&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;width: 33.3333%; text-align: center; height: 17px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Price for Next-Day Result&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PCR31 STD Screening&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;A full STD testing panel for 31 infections in one go!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: line-through; color: #808080;&quot;&gt;21,900 THB&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;19,710 THB&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: line-through; color: #808080;&quot;&gt;17,900 THB&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;16,110 THB&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Prices are in Thai baht.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Online results will be available at the PULSE Online Portal (POP) and the E-Doc mobile application&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;For same-day result testing, the sample must be taken at the clinic before 12:30 PM.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Same-day and next-day results are only available at the Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket branches&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 6: You Can Only Be Infected With One STI at a Time&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can have more than one STI at once.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Having one STI does not protect you from another infection. In fact, some STIs cause localised inflammation that can increase your susceptibility to acquiring secondary infections. If you are diagnosed with an STI, clinicians typically recommend a broader screening panel to identify co-infections that might otherwise go undetected.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 7: Oral or Anal Sex Won&#39;t Give You an STD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;STIs can be transmitted through oral, anal, and vaginal sex.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Infections such as &lt;strong&gt;gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HPV, and HIV&lt;/strong&gt; can be transmitted through sexual contact involving the mouth, throat, anus, or genitals. Some infections also spread through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected area, even when there are no visible sores or obvious symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 8: Once You&#39;ve Had an STD, You Can&#39;t Get It Again&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Many bacterial STIs can be acquired again after successful treatment.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Being infected with an STI does not provide lifelong immunity. Bacterial infections like &lt;strong&gt;chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis&lt;/strong&gt; can be cured with appropriate treatment, but re-exposure will result in reinfection. Viral infections like &lt;strong&gt;HIV and herpes&lt;/strong&gt; have no cure, but effective medical management controls the virus and minimises transmission risks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clinical Guidance:&lt;/strong&gt; Follow your clinician&amp;rsquo;s treatment instructions, abstain from sexual contact until advised it is safe, and ensure recent partners are notified and treated concurrently.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 9: Being Treated Once Makes You Immune&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;No,&lt;/strong&gt; Treatment clears a specific current infection; it does not provide immunity against future exposure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Even after an STI has been successfully treated and cleared, you can become reinfected if exposed again. This is why ongoing prevention, regular testing, and partner management remain essential after completing treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 10: All Birth Control Methods Protect Against STDs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Most forms of contraception offer zero protection against STIs!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hormonal contraception&amp;mdash;including the pill, implants, injections, and hormonal IUDs&amp;mdash;is designed solely to prevent pregnancy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Condoms remain the primary barrier method capable of significantly &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;reducing STI transmission alongside pregnancy prevention. Additional protective measures include &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/hpv-vaccine&quot;&gt;HPV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;and Hepatitis B vaccinations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;HIV&lt;/span&gt; PrEP&lt;/strong&gt;, and routine screening.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 11: Condoms Are 100% Effective Against STDs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Condoms significantly reduce risk, but no single method is 100% foolproof!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;When used correctly and consistently, condoms are highly effective against fluid-transmitted STIs. However, they do not cover all genital or surrounding skin.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Infections transmitted via skin-to-skin contact (&lt;strong&gt;herpes, HPV, syphilis&lt;/strong&gt;) can still pass through exposed areas. Combining condom use with vaccination and routine testing provides the most comprehensive protection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Read more: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/condom-broke&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to do if your condom breaks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 12: Wearing Two Condoms Is Safer Than One&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;No, using two condoms at once increases the risk of breakage!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Wearing two external condoms simultaneously creates friction between latex layers, making tearing or slipping far more likely. The same friction risk applies when pairing an external condom with an internal condom. Always use a single condom correctly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 13: STIs Are Genetic and Can Be Inherited&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;STIs are acquired infections, not genetic traits!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;STIs are not inherited through genes. However, vertical transmission (parent-to-child) can occur during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding if an infection remains untreated. Routine prenatal STI screening and medical care significantly lower the risk of passing infections to a newborn.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 14: Chlorine or Hot Tubs Kill STDs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Swimming pools and hot tubs do not protect against STIs!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Chlorinated or heated water does not eliminate the risk of transmission during sexual activity. Furthermore, exposure to water and heat can weaken latex condoms or cause them to slip off, making them less reliable.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 15: You Don&#39;t Need to Worry About STDs in a Relationship&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Being in a relationship does not automatically eliminate STI risk!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Many STIs remain dormant in the body for years without noticeable symptoms, meaning a partner could unknowingly carry an infection from a past relationship. Open communication, mutual screening, and clear sexual health discussions are vital steps for long-term partners.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Myth 16: You Can Only Catch Herpes During an Active Outbreak&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Herpes can be transmitted when no visible symptoms are present.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Through a mechanism known as &lt;strong&gt;asymptomatic viral shedding&lt;/strong&gt;, the herpes simplex virus can be active on the skin and contagious even in the absence of visible sores or blisters.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Bottom Line&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Most STIs do not announce themselves. You cannot reliably judge someone&#39;s STI status based on physical appearance, relationship status, or the absence of symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The best approach is to understand how different infections spread, use appropriate prevention methods, communicate openly with sexual partners, and undergo regular clinical screening.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;PULSE Clinic offers confidential STI testing and treatment, backed by experienced sexual health doctors. If you have questions about your sexual health, symptoms, or potential exposure, our clinical team is here to provide discreet, non-judgemental care.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Contact us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;or chat on your preferred platform:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66652371936&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/WhatsApp.png&quot; width=&quot;62&quot; height=&quot;62&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;line://ti/p/@946svqfh&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/line-logo.png&quot; width=&quot;55&quot; height=&quot;55&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;weixin://dl/chat?pulseclinic&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/WeChat_App_Icon.png&quot; width=&quot;55&quot; height=&quot;55&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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