Detection Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Know How To Do It!

The herpes simplex virus is capable of transmitting the disease from an infected individual to a healthy individual through direct contact. HSV-1, which is responsible for oral herpes, can be spread through sharing food or utensils with an infected person, sharing lip balms or kissing. It presents itself as cold sores around the lips and face. This disease is not curable and spreads even faster when an infected individual is experiencing an outbreak.

In a perfect world, you would know when you have STD. Unfortunately, most STDs are asymptomatic, i.e. they do not present any specific signs and symptoms, but you can still pass it onto your partners. Most men and women are quick to assume that if they come down with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), they would understand. Oftentimes, the symptoms of an STD can be confused with other conditions such as bladder infection. It is advised to go to your doctors for a regular screening if you are sexually active.

Over the past decade, the incidences of teens contracting STDs have shot up. In circumstances as such, the best option for teenagers or young adults is to forgo sex, especially penetrative sex, at least until someone is in a monogamous relationship or has reached marriageable age where you can stick to a single partner. Lesser the number of partners, safer your sex life will be. Thus, it is advised to encourage couples to engage in monogamy and practice fidelity.

The only thing birth control pills can stop is 'pregnancies'. Condoms are the only form of birth control that can help protect against STDs. In fact, a few sexually transmitted diseases like crabs can be passed on in spite of using it correctly and consistently every time someone engages in any sexual activity.