Lifestyle

Sexually Transmitted Disease. Know the facts

Nobody is immune to STD. I mean nobody!!! People with STDs usually have no symptoms.

Tons of people will not know if they are infected until permanent damage has occurred. While it is absolutely normal to enjoy sex,there are more than 30 STDs ( sexually transmitted diseases) you can contract and they are very unpleasant. STDs can cause things like open sores on your genitals which increase the chance of contracting more STDs because your body is immunocompromised.

Now, most STDs can be very serious, but there are some that are not. ( I’m not telling you to ignore them!🧐). Ex: something you can treat with over the counter drugs (crabs) or something that can actually kill you (syphilis).

If you think you or partner may have contracted an STD, please be mindful and seek help. You may still be infected even though the symptoms are gone.
Now, I know a lot of you have “EGO ISSUES” 🥴🙄 and will get offended when your partner ask you to get screened and it’s true🤷🏽‍♀️.
Sweep your ego right under that rug and go to that clinic to get yourself checked at least once a year. Remember, not having any symptoms is irrelevant.

If you or partner have any of these symptoms listed below, see a clinician right away.

1. Abnormal or smelly discharge from the vagina or penis. Gonorrhea for instance cause a green or yellow discharge,burning urination, pelvic pain and can cause premature labor and stillbirth as a result.
2. Blisters: Like herpes. Herpes usually associated with cold sore or fever blister and both forms may be sexually transmitted. (FYI: that is one reason not to let anyone kiss your babies)
3. Tenderness
4. Itches
5. Growths: Small pinkish-white, waxy-looking growth in the genital area or the tights
6. Chancres: Usually located on the genitals that doesn’t heal like a regular pimple.
7. Swellings.
8. Bleeding: Many of the STDs can cause tinged with blood in vaginal discharge or swelling of the groin.
9. Warts: Not always visible, grow on the genitals, anus, urethra and throat. They often itch and can lead to cancer of cervix, penis or vulva.

This is just a fraction of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and I promise to share more with you.

Let’s just say, I got your attention on how many STDs you can contract; why can’t you protect yourself or get tested?
Let me ask you this: Are you sexual active? Do you worry about catching something during sex? If the answer is YES; You have absolutely the right to worry. The most important question is: Do you know how to avoid getting one?

Here are my suggestions:

– Be selective when choosing a sex partner.
– Talk to your partner. It’s important to talk with your partner about STIs and practicing safe sex before you have sex.

– Get tested.
– Have less sexual partners.