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By Zachary ZaneJuly 02 2015 / 7:29 PM
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Zachary Zane is a Brooklyn-based sex and dating expert, columnist, activist, and author of 'Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto' and co-author of 'Men’s Health: Best. Sex. Ever.'
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STD Words
  
There are some words in the English language that sound like they could be STDs. Things that do not sound even the slightest bit appealing. Luckily for us, while they sound like something your doctor might warn you about, there is nothing to fear (sexually, anyway) in these words.
If you think of more, share them in the comments!
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