Can you create your own STD?

As a public health professional, I must clarify that no one can create an STD. STDs, which stands for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, are infections that are spread through sexual contact. They are caused by various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. These diseases have been around for centuries and are not something that an individual or a couple can generate on their own. It's important to note that someone's virginity does not guarantee that they are free from an STD. People can contract STDs through various means, not just through genital-to-genital contact. For instance, some STDs can be transmitted through oral sex, anal sex, or even from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth. To protect oneself from contracting or transmitting STDs, practicing safe sex is crucial. Using condoms consistently and correctly is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of STD transmission during vaginal or anal sex. However, condoms are not 100% effective against all STDs, particularly those that can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, like herpes or human papillomavirus (HPV). It's also essential to get regularly tested for STDs, especially if you are sexually active, and to communicate openly with your sexual partners about your sexual health.

A couple can't create an STD from nothing. But just because someone says they're a virgin doesn't necessarily mean they don't have an STD. STDs are not only passed through genital-to-genital contact. ... Condoms are the only way to protect yourself from STDs when you have vaginal or anal sex.