Sex Diseases Still Rising, Chlamydia is Leader


	Sex Diseases Still Rising, Chlamydia is Leader

BobbyDelray

11-14-2007 3:13 PM

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sex, diseases, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, trichomonas

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2-22-2008 4:14 AM

hgirl

Really? But i find fewer singles who living with it on a STD dating site: http://www.stdpal.com

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