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Post A Reply Login Name: Password: Message Icon:                                                                       Message: HTML is not enabled. UBB Code™ is enabled. UBB Code™ Images not permitted. [QUOTE]Originally posted by JamsessionVT: [QB] Yes, this counts as being sexually active. It is possible to contract/transfer STD's without inercourse, or even without having had a sexual partner, but the risk is significantly decreased. It never hurts to make sure and get STD screenings for both you and your partner, though. I think you may have misread a little. What you probably read was that the Gardasil vaccine is best administered before becoming sexually active. It is still very effective for those who ARE sexually active, as long as they do not have HPV of any type. It is not going to be very effective is administered to someone who IS already infected. So, by all means, we recommend Gardasil if it's something you're willing to do. [/QB][/QUOTE]

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