STD AWARENESS PRESENTATION

AWARENESS TO ELIMINATE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE or (STD) PRESENTED BY: DAISY JANE DOTAROT.

What is STD or Sexually Transmitted Disease?. Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are passed from one person to another though intimate physical contact - such as heavy petting - and from sexual activity including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. STD's are very common. In fact, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 20 million new infections occur every year in the United States..

HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO PREVENT FROM GETTING AN STD.

Have Fewer Partners. Reducing your number of sex partners can decrease your risk for STD's. It is still important that you and your partner get tested, and that you share your test results with one another..

MUTUAL MONOGAMY. This means you agree to be sexually active with only one person, who has agreed to be sexually active with only you. Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner is one of the most reliable ways to avoid STD's. It is important to have an open and honest conversation with your partner..

USED CONDOMS. Correct and consistent use of the male latex condom is highly effective in reducing STD transmission. Use a condom every time you have anal, vaginal or oral sex..

TALK WITH YOUR PARTNER. Talk with your sex partner(s) about STD's and staying safe before having sex. It might be uncomfortable to start the conversation, but protecting your health is your responsibility..

GET YOURSELF TESTED!. MOST STD's ARE CURABLE... ALL ARE TREATABLE...

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