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and learn a bit about sexually transmitted disease!
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that can be transferred from one person to another through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control there are over 15 million cases of sexually transmitted disease cases reported annually. Adolescents and young adults (15-24) are the age groups at the greatest risk for acquiring an STD, 3 million becoming infected each year.
Most STDs are treatable. However, even the once easily cured gonorrhea has become resistant to many of the older traditional antibiotics. Other STDs, such as herpes, AIDS, and genital warts, all of which are caused by viruses, have no cure. Some of these infections are very uncomfortable, while others can be deadly. Syphilis, AIDS, genital warts, herpes, hepatitis, and even gonorrhea have all been known to cause death. Many STDs can lead to related conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical cancer, and complications in pregnancy. Therefore, education about these diseases and prevention is important.
It is important to recognize that sexual contact includes more than just intercourse. Sexual contact includes oral-genital contact and even kissing. Most people think that kissing is a safe activity. Unfortunately, syphilis, herpes, and other diseases can be contracted this way. All other forms of sexual contact also carry some risk. There really is no such thing as "safe" sex. The only truly safe sex is abstinence. Sex in the context of a monogamous relationship (i.e. marriage) where neither party is infected with a STD is also considered "safe".
Condoms are commonly thought to protect against STDs. Condoms are useful in helping to prevent certain diseases, however a condom is not 100% effective against any STD.
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