03/07/2023
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) also known as Sexually Transmitted Infection or Venereal Diseases (VD) is acquired through s*xual contact regardless of your marital status or s*xual orientation.
Symptoms of STDs can vary from being asymptomatic, vague symptoms to exhibiting mild/moderate/severe symptoms after an exposure to an infected partner.
Chances are if you have engaged in unprotected s*x particularly with new partner(s), risk of STDs is much higher and thus regular testing in encouraged.
If you experience symptoms such as :
1. Greenish/yellowish odourous discharge from ge***al/a**s
2. Burning urination �
3. Lumps, warts, growth around ge***al/perianal area
4. Blisters and sores around ge****ls/a**s
5. Rashes
6. Unusual per vaginal bleeding (not your the usual menstruation)
7. ��Painful deep pe*******on during in*******se (female)
8. Severe Itching ge****ls or a**s
Do get yourself tested on common STDs below:
Viral STDs
1. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
2. Hepatitis B and C
3. Ge***al Herpes
4. Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)
Bacterial STDs
5. Syphilis
6. Chlamydia
7. Gonorrhoea
Parasite STDs
8. Trichomoniasis - Parasites
Untreated STD can increase your risk of acquiring another STD such as HIV. This happens because an STD can stimulate an immune response in the ge***al area or cause sores, either of which might raise the risk of HIV transmission.
Some untreated STDs can also lead to infertility, organ damage, certain types of cancer or death.
Steps to protect yourself:
1. Get yourself tested at your nearby clinic on inexpensive , simple and fast (recommended 6monthly if you are s*xually active and practice promiscuity)
2. Wear protection - condoms when properly used can prevent 98% of STDs transmission
3. Learn, understand and talk about STDs
🙂Take home message 🙂
PRACTICE SAFE S*X. GET YOURSELF TESTED REGULARLY.
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