STD's and You
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — also known as sexually transmissible diseases, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or venereal diseases (VD) are diseases or infections that have a significant probability of transmission between humans by means of sexual contact, vaginal intercourse, oral sex or anal sex. Some of the STIs can be transmitted through birth, IV needles, breastfeeding or bone and tissue transplants.
We believe that information is the most important weapon in the fight against STDs. Abstinence is the only foolproof way of avoiding a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Condom use is another way to avoid these diseases (though the condom must be worn at each and every sexual encounter, and there must be no exchange of any bodily fluids). We should mention that the new politically correct term for STD is STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection).
Common Symptoms of STD's
- Itching around the vagina and/or discharge from the vagina for women
- Discharge from the penis for men
- Pain during sex or when urinating
- Pain in the pelvic area
- Sore throats in people who have oral sex
- Pain in or around the anus for people who have anal sex
- Chancre sores (painless red sores) on the genital area, anus, tongue and/or throat
- A scaly rash on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet
- Dark urine, loose, light-colored stools, and yellow eyes and skin
- Small blisters that turn into scabs on the genital area
- Swollen glands, fever and body aches
- Unusual infections, unexplained fatigue, night sweats and weight loss
- Soft, flesh-colored warts around the genital area
Common STD's
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Chlamydia
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
- Lice
- Trichomoniasis
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Syphilis
Anyone who has had sex is at risk to develop an STD. You can limit your risk by limiting your sex partners and always using condoms; however, abstinence is the only method that is 100% effective.
If you believe you have been exposed to an STD and would like to conduct a test in the privacy of your own home, you can order an STD Home Test Kit.
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