Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) continue to be a major health concern in the United States and throughout the world, and are frequently diagnosed in men and women who engage in various forms of sexual activity. STDs are not limited to certain races, cultures, income levels or a particular sexual preference. It is important, therefore, for anyone who is sexually active to be knowledgeable about how STDs are transmitted and to learn the ways you can limit your exposure to various diseases.
Although a great deal of progress has been made in recent years toward the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of many STDs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia estimate that approximately 19 million new STD infections occur each year, almost half of them among young people ages 15 to 24.
Practice safe sex. Talk to your partner(s) regarding each other’s health status before engaging in a sexual relationship. If you notice any rash, bumps or sores on your body, or experience any unusual bodily discharge (from the vagina in the female, or the penis in the male), stop having sex immediately, and make an appointment for an examination with your doctor or local health care provider. If you have been diagnosed with any form of a Sexually Transmitted Disease, or STD, notify all partners immediately; take all medications as prescribed; and do not have sex again until you and your partner(s) are physically cleared to resume sexual activity.
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