Actor Michael Douglas revealed in an interview with Guardian newspaper that his throat cancer was caused by a virus he contracted by performing oral sex on women. In the interview, Douglas blamed cunnilingus for the grave malady that was diagnosed in 2010.

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Celebs reportedly infected with STDs or Hep C

Actor Michael Douglas revealed in a 2013 interview with Guardian newspaper that his throat cancer was caused by a virus he contracted by performing oral sex on women. In the interview, Douglas blamed cunnilingus for the grave malady that was diagnosed in 2010. (Getty Images)

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Pamela Anderson revealed in a 2001 interview with Salon that she contracted hepatitis C from her ex-husband Tommy Lee. (Getty Images)

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In 1991, former Los Angeles Lakers player Earvin "Magic" Johnson held a press conference and announced that he had tested positive for HIV. (Getty Images)

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In a 2005 interview with Rollin Stone, English rock musician Billy Idol admitted he contracted herpes. (Getty Images)

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Anne Heche disclosed in an interview with ABC News that she was infected with herpes by her molesting father, who later died of AIDS in 1983. (Getty Images)

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Anthony Kiedis, the Red Hot Chili Peppers singer, said in his autobiography that he contracted hepatitis C from a syringe when he was shooting heroin. He wrote in his autobiography: "I contracted hepatitis C from my drug experimentation." (Getty Images)

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Naomi Judd was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1990. She underwent the treatment for eight years. In 1998, Chicago Tribune reported that she was cured of the disease. (Getty Images)

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In 2005, New York Post reported that Natasha Lyonne was admitted to the hospital due to ailments, including a collapsed lung and hepatitis C. (Getty Images)

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In 2006, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler revealed in his autography that he has been fighting a secret battle with hepatitis C. He also shared his struggle in an interview with Access Hollywood. (Getty Images)

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In 2009, Trey Songz admitted that he'd contracted crabs from an ex. He said: "When I was like 16 or 17, this girl gave me crabs. It was the most uncomfortable shit in the world." (Courtesy: The Urban Daily) (Getty Images)

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