Tag: STD
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Frequently Asked Questions About STD Tests
What STD can be detected by blood test? Several sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be detected through blood tests. Here are some common STIs that can be diagnosed using blood tests: HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus): A blood test can detect the presence of antigens of HIV like p24 or antibodies produced in response to HIV…
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The Importance of Getting Tested for STIs
Sexually transmitted infections, commonly known as STIs, are infections that are spread through sexual contact. There are several different varieties of STDs, each with unique symptoms and caused by specific viruses or bacterial strains. Many people with STIs and HIV do not show symptoms, making it essential to get tested regularly to ensure early detection…
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Young Adults & Sex: 5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Sexual Health
At the cusp of adulthood, young adults may begin to explore their sexuality and may be tempted to become sexually active. However, it is important for them to understand that sex is not a normal or expected part of young adulthood. In fact, it is important for everyone to refrain from sex until they are…
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Do Condoms Offer Protection Against All STIs?
(Sorry, but the answer is NO) While condoms are your best bet for protection while having sex with new or casual partners, it’s important to keep in mind that certain STIs or STDs could still make their way to you despite using condoms. How Do STIs spread? STIs can either be bacterial or viral and…
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Can you get STIs/ STDs from a toilet seat?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted mainly through sex. Other forms of transmission include mother-to-baby transmission during pregnancy and delivery, through shared needles while injecting drugs, blood transfusions with infected blood, tattooing with non-sterile needles, close skin-to-skin contact with an infected person and so on. Toilet seats though,…
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Could I Have an STD and Not Know It?
Could I Have an STD and Not Know It? STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, which is a disease that is spread through sexual behavior. Many STIs have no signs or symptoms (asymptomatic). Some STDs may have symptoms that go away for a while but then come back. STDs can damage your body, and you…
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जाने एसटीडी (यौन संचारित रोग या संक्रमण) क्या है तथा बचाव
एसटीडी (यौन संचारित रोग या संक्रमण) क्या है। यौन संचारित संक्रमण (एसटीआई), जिसे यौन संचारित रोग (एसटीडी) भी कहा जाता है, यौन क्रिया द्वारा फैलने वाले संक्रमण हैं। आपको एसटीडी कैसे हो सकता है। एसटीआई योनि संभोग, गुदा मैथुन, ओरल सेक्स, एक संक्रमित व्यक्ति के साथ त्वचा के निकट संपर्क, यौन खिलौने साझा करने, संक्रमित…
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Fear of HIV & STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Fear of HIV & STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Fear of sexually transmitted infections or venereal diseases also termed as “Venerophobia” is a poorly reported and poorly researched condition frequently encountered in sexual health clinics. It is defined as an exaggerated or irrational fear of contracting the venereal disease or the fear of already been infected…
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Protect Yourself & Your Partner from HIV and AIDS
HIV (Human Immune deficiency virus) is the most dreaded infection spreads mainly by unprotected sex (including anal and oral sex), contaminated blood transfusions, & needles pricks, and from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. It is easily preventable. HIV infection remains asymptomatic for a prolonged period, it targets the immune system of the…
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HIV AND AIDS AWARENESS NEEDS TO BE SPREAD
AWARENESS OF AIDS AND HIV NEEDS TO BE SPREAD ON A STRONG FOOTAGE HIV and AIDS are two subjects that need to be discussed and learned about. But it is the least talked about in the open. And whatever is talked about is in hushed tones and is bugged with misconceptions and myths. HIV and…