Best Practices For The Prevention Of STDs
Posted by PRS on July 10th, 2007
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also often called "sexually transmitted infections" or STIs, are infectious diseases transmitted through sexual contact. While the absolute best way to prevent contracting an STD is to abstain from any type of sexual intercourse, there are several precautionary measures you can follow to help reduce the risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease. The following practices are recommended by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Brief Overview of Venereal Disease
Posted by PRS on August 19th, 2005
Venereal diseases, or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as they are more commonly called today, are a series of diseases which are transmitted through sexual contact. The most common types today are Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Herpes, Chancroid, Chlamydia, HIV AIDS and Candidiasis. Also called "sexually transmitted infections", these diseases are usually spread through vaginal, oral or anal sex. Sexual contact is also the means by which parasites such as pubic lice and scabies are spread.
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