STD Facts

 Learn about std's (sexually transmitted diseases) and facts, symptoms and treatment of chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis and more.

What is an STD?

An STD or "Sexually Transmitted Disease" is a disease that is contracted through sexual intercourse or can be transmitted through exchange of bodily fluids.

There are a wide variety of Sexually Transmitted Diseases including Chlamydia, Hepatitis, H.I.V, Ghonerea, Herpes and many more.  Some Std's are very serious and can be fatal, while others can easily be cured through antibiotics while some are mere annoyances which some people just have to live with.

What are the STD Symptoms?

Each and every sexually transmitted disease has its own line of symptoms and treatments.  The symptoms range from minor irritations to a variety of full scale symptoms that can be rather disturbing.

How do I know if I have an STD?

The only way to know if you have actually contracted a sexually tranmitted disease is by going to a medical professional to get tested.  Simply because someone you may have come in intimate contact with has an std, doesn't mean that you have it.  This is a common misconception.  It is also important to remember that birth control methods such as pharmecueticals and such also do not protect you from an sexually transmitted disease.  Condoms may help, but the only way to be 100% sure is through abstenance or (Not having sex).

How Do I Protect Myself From Such Diseases?

Whether its clamidia, hepititus or herpies or any other type of std, abstenance is always the only surefire way.

However, abstenance can be very unreasonable for many people and not an option.  The next best thing to do is to get yourself tested for std's and practice monogamy (having only 1 partner).  In addition, contreceptives like condoms can also significantly help reduce the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.

Learning the Symptoms, Facts and Information

Another great way of protecting yourself is through education.  We highly encourage you to learn as much as you can about sexually transmitted diseases and the behaviors associated with safe practices.  The more you learn, know and share, the better and safer we all become.  Most people who spread sexually transmitted diseases don't even know they have them.  Even scarier is that most people who have these diseases have no idea whatsoever that they are infected.  It is up to all of us as individuals to show care and respect for ourselves and others by getting tested and getting a regular health check up to stay ahead of these things.