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Comprehensive Guide to Understanding STDs and Prevention Strategies

This guide provides essential information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), their transmission methods, and effective prevention strategies. STDs are mainly spread through the exchange of bodily fluids, including semen and vaginal fluids, and can pose serious health risks like HIV/AIDS. The only 100% effective way to prevent STDs is abstinence, but there are other methods to reduce risk, such as limiting partners and using condoms. It is crucial to recognize symptoms, get tested regularly, and practice safe sex to maintain sexual health.

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Comprehensive Guide to Understanding STDs and Prevention Strategies

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  1. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

  2. BELLRINGER What provides 100% protection against STDs?

  3. HOW STDs ARE SPREAD STDs are spread by the exchange of bodily fluids. BREAST MILK BLOOD VAGINAL FLUIDSSEMEN CAN STDs BE SPREAD THROUGH KISSING?

  4. WHAT IS AN STD? WHAT IS An infectious diseases that are spread by sexual contact MOUTHTO GENITALCONTACT GENITALTO GENITAL CONTACT SEX? GENITALTO ANALCONTACT

  5. HOW STDs ARE SPREAD SPREAD BY SEXUAL CONTACT SHARING NEEDLES MOTHER TO CHILD

  6. FACTS ABOUT STDs • HIV/AIDS and many STDs cause few or no symptoms in the early stages of infection. • Some STDs, but not all, can be cured by antibiotics. • STDs and HIV/AIDS are serious risks to your health.

  7. RISK FACTORS

  8. RISK FACTORS • Exposure to an STD can occur during • ANY • type of sexually activity, including VAGINAL ORAL-GENITAL ANAL SEX

  9. ELIMINATING THE RISK • Abstinence • The only strategy that is • 100 % • effective in preventing STDs. You may face pressure to engage in sexual activity.

  10. REDUCING THE RISK OF STDs • Delay the age of first sexual intimacy. • Limit the number of sexual partners. • Avoid using alcohol and other drugs. • Avoid sharing needles and other equipment for drug injection, body piercing, or tattooing. • Avoid sexual intimacy with high-risk partners. • Get tested for STDs and HIV. • Use male latex condoms.

  11. BELIEF VS. REALITY

  12. GET TESTED • If you think you may have been exposed to an STD or HIV, get tested. • Confidentiality is a legal requirement that prohibits healthcare providers from revealing patients’ names or test results. • Doctors usually test for several STDs at once. HIV testing may be done separately. • If the STD can be treated, the doctor will prescribe medications. • Avoid all sexual activity while you are infected.

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