15 little known Facts about STD's. MUST READ !

                                

Hello,

Let’s talk about STD’s.

Yes, I’m sure you think you know all about it – SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. I thought the same too, until today, when I ran through like a 100 websites only to be completely blown away.

So here’s the lowdown on all you need to know to be a safe and responsible sexually active adult. Advisory: It isn’t all bouquets and balloons.

1. An STI (sexually transmitted infection) is a germ (virus, bacteria, parasite) that can cause an illness inside a person even though the person doesn’t have any symptoms. An STD (sexually transmitted disease) refers to infections that are causing symptoms or problems.

2. STIs/STDs were previously called “venereal diseases” (VDs), a term which derives from Veneris, or Venus, the Roman goddess of love.

3. A girl is four times more likely to contract an STI/STD than she is to become pregnant.

4. Pre-ejaculate can still transmit infection. Withdrawing before ejaculation also does not prevent STDs.

5. Unprotected anal intercourse with a partner whose status for STIs/STDs is unknown is the highest-risk sexual practice.

6. Genital pimples do not necessarily mean an STD and may simply indicate a case of genital acne.

7. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is currently the fastest growing STI/STD.

8. Mutual masturbation is not a guarantee against contracting an STD. Pubic lice, scabies, bacterial vaginosis cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and human papillomavirus virus (HPV) can all be contracted through mutual masturbation.

9. Crabs (pubic lice) are small parasites that feed on human blood. They can be sexually transmitted even if there is no penetration or bodily fluid exchanged or even if a condom is worn. They can live 24 hours off a human host, making it possible to get crabs from infested bedding or clothes. Animals do not get crabs.

10. STIs/STDs were previously called “venereal diseases” (VDs), a term which derives from Veneris, or Venus, the Roman goddess of love.

11. While some STIs/STDs—such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are curable, if left untreated, they can cause death, infertility, chronic pain, serious birth defects, and miscarriages.

12. Many sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, can be transmitted through oral sex.

13. STIs/STDs cannot be acquired in a swimming or public bathroom (unless you have sex in the pool or on the toilet). Most STIs/STDs are spread only through direct genital contact and begin to die immediately after they leave the infected person.

14. Common symptoms of STDs include burning or pain while urinating; any discharge from the opening of the penis; a change in a woman’s normal vaginal discharge or smell; sores, blisters, rashes, bums, swellings, or growths around the penis, vagina, or rectum; itching, burning, or pain around the penis, vagina, or anus; pain during sex; and pain in the lower abdomen.

15. A condom merely reduces—but does not eliminate—the risk of an STD.

However, the discomfiture of purchasing condoms is still better than the discomfiture of a burning sensation while peeing.

A sobering overview indeed! It is amply apparent that unprotected or multiple partner sex offers a landmine situation. The fail-safe is clear enough: be good when you’re being bad. Play safe and always use a condom!

Lots of Love,

Alisha

❤️

PS. I really wanted to put up pictures of STD's but, I really could not. ( They are disgusting ) 

You guys should really check out pictures on Google Images.