Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Stds)

STDs, are also known as venereal diseases, is a term that refers to more than 50 diseases and syndromes which have been transmitted through the exchange of body fluids such as semen, vaginal fluid, and blood. All though you can contract some STDs, such as herpes and/or HPV, by kissing, caressing, and/or direct contact with infected areas. STDs can be

organisms that include viruses and bacteria which are transmitted primarily through sexual intercourse. Modes of transmission also include non-sexual activities such as needles sharing during drug use, blood transfusions and vertical transmission from mother to child. STD surveillance and prevention measures are often geared towards adolescent and young adult populations, thus leaving the older adult population unrecognized and vulnerable.

Now that I have talked about how people can protect themselves from STD's, let's talk about the different kinds of sexually transmitted diseases. There are eight common disease on the rise which are stated in the book titled, Straight Talk About Sexually Transmitted Diseases, written by Michael Brodman, John Thacker, and Rachel Kranz. It lists the top eight to be: Chlamdia, Gonorrhea, Genital Warts, Genital Herpes, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Hepatitis, Syphilis, and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). I'm sure everyone has heard of the most publicized one, AIDS, and I am sure most people have heard of some of the other ones, and I am also sure that a lot of people are not educated about theses diseases. I am going to talk a little about each one so people can see that sex does not only mean enjoyment, or getting pregnant, it also means there's

Genital Warts is the most common STI. It is an infection of the genital and anal area with the HPV virus. It can also be infected in the throat and lips. Treatment can be Creams, freezing, surgery and laser treatment. There are no long term serious

Sexually transmitted diseases is really important and everyone should know that status. After reading this chapter it really open my eyes statically. I was disbelief about how common many sexually transmitted diseases is. Sexually disease infections is passed through sexual contact. Chlamydia, , Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Genital Warts, Genital Herpes, Acquired Immune Deficiencey. Many of these disease can be transmitted during vaginal, oral, or anal sexual contact with an infected partner.

Though it is easy to get infected it is also simple to avoid getting chlamydia. One way is to be abstinent, which means not to have sex until getting married. Another way is to wear a condom and properly using dental dams. Also before being intimate getting checked out can keep someone from being infected.

Being in a long-term relationship with one person who has been tested and has no STDs is a good way to lower your chances of getting herpes or any other infections. Also using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex can help. However, outbreaks of the virus can occur in areas that aren’t covered by a condom, so condoms are not a way to fully protect you.

The term "Sexually Transmitted Diseases" (STD) is not specific for one disease but more than 25 infectious organisms that are transmitted from person to person by sexual intercourse. STDs are almost always transmitted by anal or vaginal intercourse, and oral sex (generally less efficiently). Some STDs are also transmitted through contaminated drug equipment, pretty common among drug users. Since 1980, eight new sexually transmitted pathogens have been recognized in the United States. STDs may cause serious, life-threatening complications including cancers, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortions, stillbirth, low birth weight, neurologic damage.

Having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected participant spreads Genital Herpes with an infected participant. The fluids contained in a Herpes sore carries the virus. The virus can also be released through your skin. When someone comes in contact with the sore they can contract the disease. However, some carriers do not show signs of visible sores. The best way to protect yourself from any diseases would be to practice abstinence. However, In order to prevent this disease if you’re sexually active you should practice safe sex with safe partners. Use contraceptive protection such as condoms and be with a partner who has been tested for STD’s and has a negative STD test results. For those infected, if you touch the sores or fluids, immediately wash your hands thoroughly to help avoid spreading your infection.

The more frequent occurrence of STDs in the younger generations are also based upon the multiple barriers in retrieving the benefits in STD prevention services which includes the lack of health insurance or inability to pay, no transportation, embarrassment of the services in the facilities, and worries of discretion. (STDs) According to the US Department of Health and Human Service, twenty five percent of sexually active adolescents have already obtained an STD. (Parillo) The severity of the issue is approached with the control strategies and educational strategies. In which these educational strategies are more effective when it involves a big health educational program that is provided to our minors. The young populations that are particularly affected by STDs are the young women with a low income for it is easier for a female to receive an STD compared to men. And with those women having a low income, they are not able to access the services that are being provided to them. Today, four in ten sexually active adolescent girls have obtained an STD that can cause infertility and death; also two thirds of adolescent boys have HIV diagnoses.

There are so many people in this world with an STD that know they have it and will not tell others’ that they sleep with, so they spread it. Especially on college campuses. There are also people who do not know they have an STD yet, but as long as they do not know and are having sex they can be spreading it to many others. An STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. Some of the STD’S that they are spreading are life changing and irreversible.

There are well over 100 types of HPV, but only a few that can cause genital warts. The HPV viruses that causes warts is extremely contagious, and can be passed on through sexual contact. Over 65% of people who have sex with a person who has genital warts will also get them. The size of genital warts ranges from tiny, to the point of being invisible to the naked eye, to quite large when several warts cluster together. Most genital warts are caused by HPV types 6 and 11, and will grow for a period of six months. A detailed genital warts definition can be found here. It is not always simple to identify the source of the infection, as warts

STI or Sexual Transmitted Infection is one of the most common issues that sexually active people obtain from unprotected sex. This can lead to a serious problem when left untreated. In Tad and Kara's case, I would think that Tad is not telling the truth and he is hiding something from Kara. If Tad is not hiding something even though he claimed that he has never taken sexual risks, he should not be upset. Kara is just protecting herself from possible sexual related illness. If he does not want to be tested then Kara has the right to refuse to his request or desire. On the other hand, Kara should understand that if Tad loves him and value their relationship, he would consider her health. It is not worth it to stay in a relationship that one cannot

1. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are many ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STI) and have safer sex. The best way to prevent STI is abstaining from oral, anal, and vaginal sex. For those who decided to have sex, limiting the number of partners can reduce the risk of STI. Being in a monogamous relationship where neither partner has a STI is one of the best ways to prevent getting a STI. There are vaccinations to prevent HPV and hepatitis B. One of the best ways to prevent the spread of STI is by using a male condom. The CDC website has more information on how to properly put on a condom and how to properly take a condom off. Following these steps will greatly increase the effectiveness of the

As with many other diseases, prevention is key. It’s much easier to prevent STDs than to treat them. The only way to completely prevent STDs is to abstain from all types of sexual contact. However, if someone is going to have sex, the best way to reduce the chances of getting STDs are by using condoms.