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Your Sexual Health
Sexually
Transmitted Disease (STDs) Essentials
Condoms can aid in the prevention of HIV/AIDS
but may not be as effective in treating other types of sexually
transmitted diseases. There is also a source of protection
for men so that they will not contract gonorrhea from their
female partner. As to the protection from other sexually transmitted
diseases, studies have not been able to prove conclusively
that condoms prevent the contraction of other sexually transmitted
diseases.
How
can practicing safe sex help in the prevention of sexually
transmitted diseases? There are several things to consider
before entering into a sexual relationship. Before entering
a sexual relationship with a partner, it is always a good idea
to first talk to your partner about their sexual history, as
well as you disclosing yours. If you have any doubts in the
sincerity, both of you should be tested for any STDs before
you engage in sexual intimacy. As strange it sounds pregnancy
is not the only possible outcome anymore of a sexual encounter.
There are many STDs that can be passed between partners so
it is important to practice safe sex to lessen the possibility
of becoming infected. Here are some “safer” sex options:
- Barriers such as the male or female condoms
- Dental dams
- Finger cots
- Latex gloves
Every year in the United States, more and more sexually transmitted
diseases are reported. In today’s society, the growing number
of teens in the reports is on the rise. Proper education of
our teens is imperative if we are going to slow down the rampant
spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Let us look at some
important facts that should be addressed to both men and women,
young and old – anyone who is sexually active:
Sexually
transmitted diseases do not care what gender, your age,
or your economic background. They affect everyone. Today
men and women are more likely to have multiple partners and
the reality that every single one of them will not always be
honest. It is important that if you have any change in the
pelvic region, to be checked. STDs can also have the same symptoms
as other diseases and you cannot know for sure unless you see
a medical professional. What makes STDs difficult to stop is
that the person infected may not have any symptoms at all and
still be a carrier thus infecting all those they sleep with.
If you have multiple partners, periodic testing is of the utmost
importance.
For women of childbearing age some sexually transmitted diseases
can spread to the uterus along with the fallopian tubes. This
can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and can be a
cause of infertility and ectopic pregnancies. STDs may also
be a contributing factor of cervical cancer, genital warts,
as well as other genital cancers. Sexually transmitted disease
are also transferred from mother to baby. This can happen before,
during, or after pregnancy through breast-feeding.
If the STD is detected early enough and treatment is started,
many of the diseases can be controlled. Some infections have
become immune to medications that are used to treat them. Researchers
are constantly looking for new ways to treat sexually transmitted
diseases. Here is a list of some sexually transmitted diseases.
- HIV/AIDS
- Chlamydial Infection
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gonorrhea
- Syphillis
What is the best way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases?
The best way is to avoid contact with those who carry the disease.
Other ways include:
- Engage in a monogamous relationship with the knowledge that
your partner is not infected
- Use condoms correctly and consistently
- The younger you are when you have sex, the likelihood of contracts
STDs increases
- Avoid anal intercourse but if you do, practice this use a
condom
- Douching removes normal bacteria that is in the vagina to
protect it
If you have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease,
it is important to get the right treatment through consultation
with a health care provider. Notify your sexual partners. Avoid
all sexual activity until the STD is gone. If you do not want
your primary health care provider to know or are embarrassed
in anyway, there are many clinics available that you can go
to for treatment. Do not put off getting treatment if you think
you may have been infected. If you delay treatment, you lessen
your chances of controlling the disease. # # # # #
by KissMeGoodnight.com
: 2006
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