Sexually Transmitted Diseases

1. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Stop, Think, Be SAFE!!

2. General Facts • 18.9 million people become infected w/ one or more STD’s each year in the U.S. • 48% of STD’s are contracted by people ages 15-24. • One in five people in the United States has an STD.

3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases • STDs are diseases and infections which are capable of being spread from person to person through: - Vaginal, anal, oral sex - Intimate skin to skin contact

5. True or False?? 1. Most people with an STD experience painful symptoms. False. Most people who are infected with an STD, do not notice any symptoms until they visit their doctor or suffer from infertility. 2. Abstinence is the best way to prevent STDs. True. Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the most effective way to avoid becoming exposed to a sexually transmitted disease. However, some STD’s can be spread through oral sex and close body-to-body contact.

6. True or False?? 3. If you get an STD once, and are treated, you can’t get it again. False. Even if a person has been treated with antibiotics, he/she can be re-infected if she/he has sexual contact with someone who carries the disease. 4. A person does not need to see a doctor if she/he notices sores on his/her genitals once, but then they go away. False. Even if symptoms go away after a week or so, a person still needs to see a doctor. Just because the symptoms have subsided, doesn’t mean the disease has disappeared.

7. Bacterial OR Viral • Bacterial infections may be cured by antibiotics. • Most viral infections have NO CURE! You will have the virus FOREVER!

8. What are some of the common symptoms I should look out for?? • Sores (either painful or painless) • Blood in urine • Burning sensation when urinating • Rashes • Itching • Bumps • Warts • Unusual discharge

9. Chlamydia • 2.8 million new cases each year • Bacteria • Is it curable?? - Yes. Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics. ** If untreated can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease**

10. Chlamydia

11. Genital Herpes • 1million new cases each year • Virus (Herpes Simplex 2) • Spread via sexual contact with or without a visible outbreak (sores)

12. Genital Herpes • Is it curable?? - NO! - The symptoms of genital herpes can be treated, but the virus remains in the body FOREVER!

13. Genital Herpes

14. Genital Warts/HPV • 6.2 million new cases each year • Virus • HPV: most of the time no symptoms are present

15. HPV • Most widespread STD because sexual intercourse does not need to occur (only skin-to-skin contact needed) • Leading cause of cervical cancer in women.

16. Genital Warts/HPV • Is it curable?? - NO! - Gardisal Vaccine - The symptoms of genital warts/HPV are treated, but the virus remains in the body FOREVER!

17. Genital Warts/HPV

18. Gonorrhea • 700,000 new cases each year • Bacteria • Is it curable?? - Yes. - Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics.

19. Gonorrhea

20. Hepatitis “B” • Virus • Organ Affected: Liver • Is it curable?? - NO! • Prevention: Vaccine (3 shot series)

21. HIV • 40,000 new cases per year • Virus • Two Different Stages  “asymptomatic”  “symptomatic”

22. HIV • Is it curable?? - NO! • HIV is a deadly disease, although with advanced treatment infected individuals are living longer.

23. Pubic Lice – “Crabs” • Parasite • VERY easily spread • Is it curable?? - Yes. - Treated with special shampoo, cream, or spray

24. Pubic Lice – “Crabs”

25. Syphilis • 70,000 per year • Bacteria • (3 stages)

26. Syphilis - Symptoms • Stage 1: - chancre (sore), rash • Stage 2: - swelling, fever, sore throat • Stage 3: - attacks heart, blood vessels, and CNS

27. Syphilis • Is it curable?? - Yes - Treated with penicillin only during stages 1 and 2!

28. Prevention • Abstinence. • Know your partner. • Get the FACTS. Be knowledgeable. • Get vaccinated. • Reduce your number of partners. • Get tested – RESPECT your body! • Ask your partner to get tested. • Use protection – ALWAYS!

29. True/False – Prevention Methods 1. Condoms are 100% effective against STD’s. FALSE. 98% effective with perfect use; 85% effective with typical use. 2. It is acceptable to use the same condom more than once. FALSE. 3. Condoms have an expiration date., FALSE. Condoms are made of latex that can break down over time. Heat and friction can also weaken the condom.

30. True/False – Prevention Methods 4. Wearing two condoms will provide extra protection. FALSE. The two condoms will rub against each other and cause rips in the latex. 5. A woman taking birth control pills should still insist that her partner use a condom. TRUE. The pill is only effective against pregnancy prevention. It provides 0% effectiveness against STD’s.

31. True/False – Prevention Methods 6. Oral sex is a safe way to have sex if you do not want to get an STD. FALSE. STD’s can be spread through oral sex. 7. Teenagers can receive testing and treatment for STD’s and pregnancy without having their parents notified. TRUE. Many local clinics (ex: Planned Parenthood) offer confidential testing.

32. Safe Practices for Using a Condom • Make sure the condom package is not tampered with and check the expiration date. • Read the directions to make sure you know the right way to put the condom on and take it off. • Use a condom EVERY time you have sex. • If you are mature enough to engage in sexual activities then be mature enough to protect yourself and your partner. • Be prepared. Respect yourself and your partner. Remember it only takes one “mistake” to change your life forever.