Sex toys can be a healthy and enjoyable part of intimate relationships, but they can also raise an important sexual health question: can you get an STD from a sex toy? The answer is yes, depending on how the toy is used and whether it is properly cleaned between partners or between different areas of the body. Some sexually transmitted infections can be passed through sexual fluids, genital skin contact, or contaminated surfaces. A toy that comes into contact with an infected area and is then used by another person may create an opportunity for transmission. That does not mean sex toys are inherently unsafe. With sensible hygiene, condoms or other barriers, and good communication, the risk c...
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