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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Prevent STDs

Common Types of STDs

  • AIDS/HIV
    HIV/AIDS is no longer a death sentence, but the disease hasn't disappeared. Every hour there are 2 new infections among people under the age of 25. 
  • Genital Herpes
    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. Most genital herpes is caused by HSV type 2.
  • Gonorrhea
    Gonorrhea is a bacteria that grows in warm areas of the body like the cervix, urinary tract, mouth, or rectum. About 2.5 million cases occur annually in America. 
  • Hepatitis
    Hepatitis often initially appears with few if any symptoms. If there are symptoms, they tend to mimic "flu-like" symptoms. Read on for what you need to know.
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    Syphilis
    Syphilis has sometimes been called "the great imitator" because its early symptoms are similar to those of many other diseases.

Condom Basics

Dr. Tim's Guide to Using a Condom

Dr.Tim outlines the dos and don'ts of condom usage to help you and your partner stay protected.
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STD Basics

Think You're Safe?

So you think you're disease-free? Don't assume you're totally safe just because you haven't gone all the way.
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