How to Avoid Sexually Transmitted Diseases – STDs
Sexually Transmitted Diseases or STDs are bacterial or viral infections that are spread by sexual contact and are a public health problem caused by the transmission of bacteria, viruses, and other parasites. Some sexually transmitted diseases can be treated while others like HIV are incurable and can result in death. Sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria are treated with antibiotics. Those caused by viruses cannot be cured, but their symptoms can be treated. Hence prevention is better than cure. How are Sexually Transmitted Diseases transmitted? Sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted by contact with skin, genitals, mouth, rectum, or body fluids. Anyone who has vaginal, anal, or oral sex with another person may get sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases may or may not display symptoms. What are the risk factors for Sexually Transmitted Diseases? Multiple sexual partners Sexual contact with one or more individuals having a sexually transmi...