Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs-STIs)
Both plants and animals who do sex may be contracting
sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This is very
common among human beings - more than 75% of sexually
active men and women acquire a sexually transmitted
infection of some sort. Unfortunately, many people think
that having an STD is a moral issue. The stigma and
shame that generates this attitude may lead some people
to neglect their health. Please do not let the shame put
your health at risk. Talk honestly and openly with your
health professional about your sex life and the concerns
they have regarding their sexual health. Some health
professionals do not will be asked - so it's important
to take charge of the situation and say all that
necessary.
An STD is an infection first and then begins to produce
symptoms and becomes a disease. An STD - STDs - is an
infection that causes symptoms. Some organizations
prefer to use the term STD. Others, , prefer the term
STI because the infection can spread from person to
person - even if no symptoms. We want you to understand
that men and women are as likely to contract an STD from
someone who has no symptoms as someone who has them.
Moreover, it is much easier to avoid contracting most
STIs that treat most STDs.
Get information on how to avoid contracting sexually
transmitted infections with strategies for safe sex and
comprehensive information about the most common STIs,
including how they are transmitted, diagnosed and
treated.
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