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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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Telling your partner you have an STD
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STD Questions to ask Your Doctor
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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 »
Common vaginal infection is a STD: study
Results from a new study have added to the evidence that the common vaginal infection bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a sexually transmitted disease.... Read more »
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Common STD may boost prostate cancer risk
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