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Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. contract a sexually transmitted disease. Thus, it is important to understand what behaviors put you, your family and friends at risk. All of us must take responsibility for protecting ourselves and our partners. Simply addressing these issues does not imply approval of the sexual practices discussed.
Most STDs are treatable, but AIDS has no cure and death is virtually certain....
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From Our Experts
E-Cards Notify Your Sexual Partners of STD Risk
Telling past sexual partners they may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease is never an easy task, but it is the responsible... Read more »
The Gift that Keeps on Giving: STD's and the Holidays
It's that time of year again. Maybe you get a nice break from work or school. There are holiday parties to look forward to and the... Read more »
You have an STD. Who's to blame?
I can't count the number of times that a patient was shocked when they were diagnosed with an STD. Many of my patients seem surprised that... Read more »
April is STD Awareness Month: What do you know about Gonorrhea?
I am not sure how many people know that April is STD awareness month. Sexually Transmitted Diseases used to be called Venereal Disease... Read more »
How to Reduce Your Risk of Contracting an STD and STI
Today, we have a better understanding of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There is a... Read more »
From Our Sources
Americans' STD rates on the rise: CDC
Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found that sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates continue to rise,... Read more »
Students Fight for More STD Tests on Campuses
Most students know there are problems with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) on their campuses, but many students say there is not enough access... Read more »
FDA Cracks Down on Fake STD Cures
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are taking action on fake pills and supplements that some companies claim will prevent or... Read more »
STD Education With Videos
(Ivanhoe Newswire) Playing a simple video on the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) while people are waiting to be... Read more »
Gonorrhea
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Since gonorrhea is an STD that can be transmitted during sexual activity, you can prevent infection by: Avoiding sexual activity ... Read more »
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