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S exually T ransmitted D iseases (Class 1). Relationships & Sexuality HPE 10. By the end of this class, you will be able to…. Identify the rates of occurrence of STD’s in high school students in Connecticut (YRBS).
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases(Class 1) Relationships & SexualityHPE 10
By the end of this class, you will be able to… • Identify the rates of occurrence of STD’s in high school students in Connecticut (YRBS). • Categorize STD’s based upon “life threatening, serious consequences, no consequences”. • Identify the top 5 most common STD’s.
Class Activator How are Sexually Transmitted Diseases transmitted from one person to another? Name 3 ways. Ready go! (30 seconds) What are some myths about how Sexually Transmitted Diseases are spread? Ready go! (30 seconds)
Why is it important for us to revisit information about STD’s?Let’s look at the 2009 (YRBS) CT High School Data…
Did you know? • There are more than 30different STD’s. • 8 new STD’s have been discovered since 1980. • Some like Syphilishave been around for thousands of years.
You can’t get an STD by: • Hugging • Holding hands • Cuddling with clothes on • Dancing • Playing football • Brushing someone’s hair
How can a person contract an STD? • Unprotected sex (oral, anal, vaginal) • Blood Transfusion • Sharing needles • Exchange of body fluids
5 of the most common STD’s • Chlamydia • Trichomoniasis • Genital Herpes • Human Papillomavirus • Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Let’s play MEMORY! • In the 4 corners of the classroom work in a small group to categorize each STD. • The categories are: • “Life Threatening” • “Serious Consequences” • “No Serious Consequences”
Sexually Transmitted Diseases(Class 2) Relationships & Sexuality --HPE 10
By the end of this class, you will be able to… • Name at least 3 STD’s • List 3 of the 4 common early symptoms of STD’s and explain that STD’s may be asymptomatic. • List at least 2 ways of reducing one’s STD risk. • Name the 2 STD’s that can be prevented by getting vaccinated.
Early symptoms of STD’s include: • Sores • Bumps • Itching • Unusual discharge • Pain in the lower abdomen (belly) • Burning (while urinating)
Some STD’s are ASYMPTOMATIC(have no symptoms at all)Many people do not know that they have an STD unless they get tested.
If you choose to be sexually active…. The best way to protect yourself and your partner from getting or giving an STD are:1. Abstinence: Not having oral, anal, or vaginal sex. 2. Only having sex with 1 other person, who only has sex with them, ever. 3. Using a condom every time they have sex.
Personal Check- Should you get tested for an STD? Click on the link below to see if you should get tested for an STD • http://www.plannedparenthood.org/all-access/check-26541.htm
Resources • CDC Website: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Fact Sheet: www.cdc.god/STD/HealthComm/fact_sheets.htm