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As the name implies, these STD arise from the occurrence of parasites on the pubic hairs or skin after contact with infected people. Transmitted through close physical contact, it can affect the skin, hair or both depending on the parasite involved. The two most common are Pubic Lice and Scabies, both of which are attributed to parasitic conditions and may transmit more serious diseases. “Crabs”, as pubic lice are more commonly known, they are small bugs that can be seen with the naked eye without any need for magnification. They can result in constant itchiness and severe conditions can leave the skin raw from the condition leading to infection. Read more »

It seems that being repeatedly exposed to songs with subtle to overt sexual references lead to increased sexual behavior among adolescents. This is according to a recent study.

In an article published in the April 2009 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers found that teenagers who preferred popular songs with degrading sexual references were more likely to engage in intercourse or in pre-coital activities.

Health experts are concerned that these may lead to an increase in the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and teenage pregnancies as teens tend to have more irresponsible sexual behaviors, which are further encouraged by sexual lyrics.

Adolescents who go off to college for six month’s at a time are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior as shown by statistics conducted on numbers of students and those who opt not to go to college after high school. This may give credit to the education campaigns being done all over but it may simply have to do with the fact that these kids are too busy worrying about their grades and getting through college. Risky sex is the most known cause of sexually transmitted diseases as people have found out, the more teens stay out of school, the more they are likely to be influenced by the many influencing factors around them. Peer pressure, drugs, alcohol and many others are known to influence the inclination of these kids to well, have sex.
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The binge culture and reckless attitude of the younger generation has led to a grave increase to incidents of STD’s which unbeknown to them has the ability to ruin their futures as parents. STD and unwarranted sex have been linked and teens are the one greatly at risk. Education is the key but cultural outlook towards sex might have to be revamped if the diseases are to be put in check.
Many of these teens who suffer from such diseases hide them due to fear of repercussions form their parents or from their mates but this allows the disease to progress even farther. Most of these STD’s can be cured with simple medication and operations but some need specialized attention due to their contagious nature. One needs not be scared of the impact for it would be better to face shame that not have kids in the future. And don’t think same sex can spare you from getting it for it still can. Seek help as soon as possible to get you fast on the road to recovery.

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Genital warts are also called venereal warts. They are soft wart-like growths on the genitals caused by a viral skin disease like HPV which is a sexually transmitted disease. It may be small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. Most people who have those strains never develop warts or any other symptoms. HPV grows well in the moist genital area. In men, genital warts can grow, near the anus, or between the scrotum. In women, genital warts may grow on the vulva and perineal area, in the and on the cervix. Genital warts are painless; they may be bothersome because of their location, size, or due to itching. One of the treatments is Carbon dioxide laser treatment which is used for extensive or recurrent genital warts.

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Phthirus pubis also known as pubic lice is a sexually-transmitted condition found mostly in adolescents. It generally occurs during sexual activity but some through physical contact with contaminated object like toilet seats, sheets and blankets. Some have acquired it while trying on a swim suit at a store.
Itching in the area covered by pubic hair with the presence of pubic lice is rated by moderate to severe. It is worst at night because it requires human blood to survive. It buries its head inside a pubic hair follicle and excretes a substance that causes the itching. Although the lice do not cause a rash, the bite sometimes can cause inflammation of the skin that is bluish gray in color and the constant scratching causes the skin to become raw.
Pubic lice appear to prefer the pubic area but sometimes they can also thrive on the eyelashes and the armpits.

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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are among the most common infectious diseases today. It can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are having sex — it doesn’t matter if they’re rich or poor. STDs have become more common, partly because young people are becoming sexually active at a younger age and are having multiple partners with unprotected sex. Depending on the disease, the infection can be spread through any type of sexual activity involving the sex organs or the mouth; the infection can also be spread through contact with blood during sexual activity and even through skin-to-skin contact with an infected area or sore like herpes or genital warts. It can also enter the body through tiny cuts or tears in the mouth and anus, as well as the genitals. It is important to learn what you can do to protect yourself.

Just like many other diseases, prevention is key. It’s much easier to prevent STDs than to treat them. The only way to completely prevent STDs is to abstain from all types of sexual contact or have monogamous relationship (both sexual partners are each others’ only sexual partner). If someone decides to have sex, the best way to reduce the chance of getting an STD is by using a condom. Avoid anal intercourse for this is one of the causes of having the disease and avoid having sex during menstruation because HIV is passed more easily at this time. Learn the symptoms and have regular check-ups if you’re active.

Don’t let embarrassment at the thought of having an STD keep you from seeking medical attention. Some STDs if untreated can cause permanent damage, such as infertility (the inability to have a baby) and even death (in the case of HIV/AIDS).

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Many people nowadays are really impulsive, most especially teenagers. Teenagers of today try a lot of stuffs Smoking, drinking alcohol and sexual intercourse with their so called girl friend or boy friend to name a few. But with every sexual fulfillment of a person there is always a negative side. What you don’t know is that sexually transmitted diseases are infections passed from person to person through sexual intercourse, genital contact, or contact with semen, vaginal fluid, or blood. Many of these diseases can also be spread through sharing needles and other items that may be contaminated. STD can affect anyone, no matter what his or her age. Preventing a sexually transmitted disease is easier that treating an infection once it occurs. If your job or behavior puts you at risk for HIV infection, or if you come in contact with HIV-infected blood for example accidental needle stick, contact a health professional immediately.

• Transmitted through- AIDS and HIV are two more or les related diseases. The HIV stands for the ‘human immunodeficiency virus’ and the disease that spreads through it is known as AIDS i.e. ‘acquired immune deficiency syndrome’. HIV travels through blood. It can be transmitted from one HIV positive person to his partner through sex. It can also pass on from the HIV positive mother to her child through infected breast milk and even from an infected syringe or other equipments that come into contact with the blood of the HIV positive to any other individual who is treated with the same devices.

• Symptoms- weak immune system and susceptible to more infections than usual. HIV gets translated to AIDS when the HIV patient acquires a particular indicative illness.

• Preventive Measures- not much available yet. But avoid taking drugs. Maintain hygiene.

Safe sex is the exercise of sexual activity that moderates the threat of infection with sexually transmitted diseases or STDs. On the contrary, unsafe sex is the practice of sexual contact with no consideration for anticipation of STDs. Safe sex has been practiced ever since AIDS become epidemic in 1980s. Promoting safe sex is at present the prime concern of sex education. From the point of view of society, safe sex can be considered as a destruction strategy. Although, the objective of educating the young people for having a safer sex is prevention from unwanted pregnancies and other STD risk infections.