Should I throw away my sex toys and change my toothbrush if I have a sexually transmitted infection?

25-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello, I went to a clinic to be tested for STIs. I tested positive for chlamydia and was wondering if I should throw away my sex toys or just wash them properly with soap and water?

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Good morning, ma'am,

Indeed, basic hygiene should be enough, you don't have to throw away your objects

I suggest waiting 7 days after the end of the treatment before using them again.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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