In this articlePaying the priceWhat are STDs?Warning signsPaying the price Its a fact that you have to pay a price to enjoy all the good things in life, whether its chocolate, french fries, a chilled beer and yes, even sex. The difference is that while chocolates, french fries and beer usually take their toll when indulged in excess, it takes just one unprotected sexual encounter to make a baby or get a disease. And were not just talking about AIDS. There are other diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact that cannot be ignored. Contracting a sexually transmitted disease is embarrassing as well as being uncomfortable and even painful. What are STDs? Sexually transmitted diseases, STDs for short, are "infections transmitted from one person to another during intercourse or other intimate contact." AIDS is the big daddy of them all, but thats not the only one. There are others which you must have heard of like genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia and hepatitis-B. People often labour under the misconception that STDs are something that affects the poorer classes. The fact is that STDs can affect men and women from all backgrounds. Its just a question of whos having unprotected sex and sex with multiple partners. Often people who have contracted STDs show no symptoms, but as long as they are infected they can pass the disease on to their sexual partners. Its not just adults who get affected. Mothers infected with a STD can pass on the disease to a baby before, during or immediately after birth. While some of these infections in newborns can be treated, others can have serious repercussions causing a baby to become permanently disabled or even to die. Warning signs Here are some indications that you might have contracted a STD and its time you went for a check-up to the doctor. In the case of women, look out for the following signs: Unusual discharge from the vagina Pain, burning or itching around the vagina Pain in the pelvic area or abdomen, sometimes with fever or chills Bleeding other than your usual period Sores or blisters on the genitals or in the mouth In the case of men, the following symptoms could indicate that they have contracted a STD: Discharge from the end of the penis Pain or burning when urinating Swelling around the groin Sores or blisters on the genitals or in the mouth Flu-like symptoms such as fever chills, aches in the joints or muscles So if you have nightmares about being caught creeping stealthily into a Sex and V.D. Clinic after contracting one of these diseases, its better to put your mind at rest by informing yourself about the causes, symptoms and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Except for AIDS, STDs can be treated if caught in the early stages, but prevention is better than cure. So if youre going to have sex, remember that its not all fun and games. Have a responsible approach to your sex life, else the consequences could be serious.
It's a fact that you have to pay a price to enjoy all the good things in life, whether it's chocolate, french fries, a chilled beer and yes, even sex. The difference is that while chocolates, french fries and beer usually take their toll when indulged in excess, it takes just one unprotected sexual encounter to make a baby or get a disease. And we're not just talking about AIDS. There are other diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact that cannot be ignored. Contracting a sexually transmitted disease is embarrassing as well as being uncomfortable and even painful.
What are STDs?
Sexually transmitted diseases, STDs for short, are "infections transmitted from one person to another during intercourse or other intimate contact." AIDS is the big daddy of them all, but that's not the only one. There are others which you must have heard of like genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia and hepatitis-B.
People often labour under the misconception that STDs are something that affects the poorer classes. The fact is that STDs can affect men and women from all backgrounds. It's just a question of who's having unprotected sex and sex with multiple partners. Often people who have contracted STDs show no symptoms, but as long as they are infected they can pass the disease on to their sexual partners. It's not just adults who get affected. Mothers infected with a STD can pass on the disease to a baby before, during or immediately after birth. While some of these infections in newborns can be treated, others can have serious repercussions causing a baby to become permanently disabled or even to die.
Warning signs
Here are some indications that you might have contracted a STD and it's time you went for a check-up to the doctor.
In the case of women, look out for the following signs:
Unusual discharge from the vagina
Pain, burning or itching around the vagina
Pain in the pelvic area or abdomen, sometimes with fever or chills
Bleeding other than your usual period
Sores or blisters on the genitals or in the mouth
In the case of men, the following symptoms could indicate that they have contracted a STD:
Discharge from the end of the penis
Pain or burning when urinating
Swelling around the groin
Sores or blisters on the genitals or in the mouth
Flu-like symptoms such as fever chills, aches in the joints or muscles
So if you have nightmares about being caught creeping stealthily into a 'Sex and V.D. Clinic' after contracting one of these diseases, it's better to put your mind at rest by informing yourself about the causes, symptoms and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Except for AIDS, STDs can be treated if caught in the early stages, but prevention is better than cure. So if you're going to have sex, remember that it's not all fun and games. Have a responsible approach to your sex life, else the consequences could be serious.
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i was unaware of the facts about STDs. this was an eye opener. it has made me more responsible. i now know how a lax attitude can lead to serious consequences.
thanks for this valuable information. STDs and AIDS are on the rise due to lack of awareness. such articles help in creating awareness. a well written and comprehensive write-up.
This write-up is very informative. In brief, it has explained about the sexually transmitted diseases. this is an eye opener. the warning signs help in detecting STDs early so that they can be treated in the early stages itself.
awareness on stds among indian young adults, male as well as females 18 years plus should be made formally through curriculum in the first year of college.
also, such education should be imparted before registration of marriage to the bride and bridegroom.
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