Tag: STDs
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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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SEXUAL ABSTINENCE- FOR OR AGAINST
Sexual abstinence or non–indulgence into sex voluntarily is the latest trend amongst young adults these days. As much as youngsters are believed to be inclined towards sexual activities, studies indicate the number of adolescents adopting abstinence have been increasing drastically. Sexual abstinence ranges from non-participation in vaginal intercourse to complete avoidance of all sorts of…
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TESTS FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise continuously and are tougher to deal with because of their silent nature. Majority of such infections do not produce symptoms until they reach a very advanced stage which may prove fatal. Therefore, a regular screening to keep a check on these is recommended to tackle them at the…
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STIs – the killers of sexual joy
An interview with Dr Aparna Srivastav, Senior Gynaecologist. She answers questions about “Sexual Transmitted Infection– STI” or “Sexual Transmitted Disease – STDs” that are commonly spread by sex, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex. Many People experience it but it is easily cured !! Question 1. What is an STI? Answer: STI is an…