Our Guide to Stds, Stis and Sexual Health

Everybody must be aware of the wide range of sexually transmitted diseases that could put us at risk. Just take a look at the guide to sexually transmitted diseases that we've put together below & you’ll soon discover everything you need to know.

Sexually transmitted diseases and STIs are highly contagious infections or diseases that are transmitted via sexual contact, which includes everything from vaginal intercourse and oral sex to anal sex.

A substantial number of sexually transmitted diseases and STIs can also be transmitted by using dirty syringes after they've already been used by an a person that is infected with an STD. They can also be transmitted to a sufferer’s children through childbirth or breastfeeding.

Different Types

You can discover more about the wide range of sexually transmitted diseases and STIs below, because we've listed lots of handy info about some of the most widespread.

Syphilis is a truly hardcore sexually transmitted infection, which is caused by nasty bacteria that's called treponema pallidum. Syphilis is generally transmitted during sexual contact. It can also be passed on by direct skin contact with somebody that has syphilis sores or a syphilis rash or by a blood transfusion. The symptoms are exactly the same in men & women, but they can be difficult to recognise. Without any treatment, the syphilis infection can be the cause of hardcore long-term damage & cause death.

Warts are an extremely widespread sexually transmitted infection. They're caused by the human papilloma virus, which can be passed on during sexual contact. However, not everyone who has the virus develops genital warts. It is unusual for genital warts to cause sufferers any long-term health problems.

Treatment

If you believe that you may have a sexually transmitted disease or sexually transmitted infection, there are many sexual health clinics that'll be able to offer tests & offer treatment. To find out where your nearest clinic is, merely contact your nearest health authority who'll be happy to help you.

On the other hand, you can merely visit you Dr who'll also be able to help you. Don't be nervous about the explicit nature of your problem - the doctor will often see similar sexual health issues.

Prevention

The only way to be 100% safe from sexually transmitted diseases and STIs is by failing to engage in sexual activity altogether. However, if you're sexually active, you can safeguard your sexual health by undergoing regular sexual health tests. Needless to say, wearing condoms during any kind of sexual contact is also a must. Using condoms will safeguard you against pregnancy, as well as protecting you from a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases and STIs.