Never: Never presume someone does not have an std just because they say so. Always use protection.
Answered 4/11/2017
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Abstinence: Abstinence is the best protection. It has no risk. Other than that, condoms and others, always.
Answered 12/28/2013
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If: If you have an std that has no cure, please tell your partner.
Answered 4/10/2013
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Abstinence: Abstinence is the only sure way to prevent std's.
Answered 4/11/2013
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An: An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure!
Answered 4/11/2013
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If: If you have herpes but your partner doesn't, you can take medicine to prevent transmission.
Answered 5/9/2016
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Know: Know your partner(s). Get them tested before having unprotected sex, be safe.
Answered 4/13/2013
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Get: Get tested. Get your partner(s) tested. Stay protected. Do not just trust openly. Be safe.
Answered 4/13/2013
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Diagnose: Diagnose accurately, use best therapeutic choices, follow-up closely. Recheck. Use protection.
Answered 4/13/2013
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KNOW: Know your mate's health status.These are common stds-hepatitis b&c, herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hiv.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Antibiotics: Antibiotics may be a treatment for std's & you may need a repeat test to make sure it worked.
Answered 4/17/2013
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Know: Know your partner. Condom use is essential. Urge testing if they are sexual partners to be! you never know!
Answered 4/17/2013
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Simply: Simply put! don't "screw around." this greatly increases the likelyhood of getting stds!
Answered 4/17/2013
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Get: Get treated. Tell your partner always!
Answered 4/17/2013
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I: If you or your partner is diagnosed with an std, you both must be treated!
Answered 3/15/2017
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Don't: Don't brush your teeth immediately before sexual activity (use mouth wash).
Answered 7/4/2014
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Only: Only barrier contraception protects against stds. Pill, iuds, jellies, etc. Do not!
Answered 11/27/2013
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Have: Have fewer sexual partners to have the greatest risk reduction in stds!
Answered 2/4/2014
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If: If you have genital herpes & your partner does not, you should be on regular daily medication!
Answered 10/12/2013
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Treatment: Treatment for std: herpes- antivirals. Gonorrhea or chlamydia- antibiotic. Hiv or hep c- see doc.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Get: Get tested regularly, see your doctor for any new symptoms, use condoms to protect your partner.
Answered 5/13/2013
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Use: Use of barrier contraceptives can reduce the risk of spread of many stds.
Answered 5/30/2013
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Using: Using barrier contraceptive methods can help prevent acquiring stds.
Answered 5/30/2013
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Pregnant?: Pregnant? Make sure to tell your obstetrician if you or your partner have genital herpes.
Answered 5/28/2013
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Diagnosed: Diagnosed with trichomoniasis? Tell your partner so that he or she can also be treated.
Answered 5/28/2013
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Trichomonas: Trichomonas in men can infect the prostate or the urethra.
Answered 5/31/2013
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Women: Women who have gonorrhea are often asymptomatic & don't know that they are infected.
Answered 12/1/2014
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If: If you have gonorrhea you could infect your baby during labor.
Answered 5/31/2013
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Women: Women can develop gonorrhea of the mouth, throat, eyes, urinary tract, anus & uterus.
Answered 6/2/2013
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Don't: Don't get them. If you do, get medication now. Use condoms and pick your partner carefully.
Answered 6/6/2014
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Always: Always add barrier contraception methods like 'condoms' to prevent an std.
Answered 11/12/2013
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Prevention: Prevention works best. Honesty in relationships goes far. Many stds can be treated with antibiotics.
Answered 2/10/2015
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If: If left untreated, chlamydia raises the risk of transmitting or becoming infected with hiv.
Answered 10/4/2016
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If: If you have chlamydia: any sexual partners you have had over the last two months should be treated.
Answered 5/29/2021
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Consistently: Consistently & properly applied male latex condoms decrease risk of chlamydia transmission.
Answered 7/10/2013
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Rectal: Rectal chlamydia can be silent or cause rectal pain, discharge or bleeding.
Answered 7/8/2013
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Chlamydia: Chlamydia testing can be done with a vaginal swab or urine sample.
Answered 8/12/2013
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Considering: Considering anal sex? The male must wear a condom to prevent prostatitis & epididymitis! also stds!
Answered 7/15/2013
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While: While on std treatment, avoid sex in order to prevent reinfection by infecting your partner.
Answered 3/6/2014
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Always: Always check for cure after treatment for std's - and check your partners as well!
Answered 5/3/2014
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Use: Use condoms every time you have sex unless you want a baby. Know whether you both are disease-free.
Answered 8/31/2013
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Dysuria: Dysuria or pain with urination can be an important symptom. The most common cause is infection.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Non-invasive: Non-invasive sampling (urine/vaginal) is as effective as cervical or penile swabs.Tests are accurate.
Answered 4/13/2014
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Reinfection: Reinfection is a likely possibility and partner treatment should be reinforced!
Answered 8/20/2013
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Practice: Practice safe sex to reduce your risk of contracting std. Std can lead to life-long problems...
Answered 8/21/2013
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All: All sexual contacts within the previous 60 days should seek investigation & treatment for chlamydia.
Answered 1/18/2018
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Signs/symptoms: Signs/symptoms of cervical or male urethral discharge are generally more pronounce with gonnorrhea.
Answered 8/31/2013
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Get: Get tested. Don't spread it. Get treated, and get partner(s) treated.
Answered 8/23/2013
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Condoms: Condoms are best! though not 100% effective. Communication, and relationship building before sex !
Answered 8/26/2013
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Do: Do use a condom to prevent stds! they are not 100% effective, but better than anything - except abst.
Answered 1/3/2014
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If: If you have any question about your health, tell your partner. You would want to know.
Answered 8/27/2013
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STDs:: Stds: don't feel alarmed, ashamed, or alone. Discuss treatment and prevention with your doctor.
Answered 10/11/2013
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Do: Do use condoms, even if oral birth control is used.
Answered 5/17/2019
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Get: Get both parties in the relationship tested for stds and then stay monogamous.
Answered 6/18/2019
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Myth:: It's a myth that: i can't catch an std if I have sex only once with that person.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Many: Many stds can be treated with antibiotics, but not all.
Answered 1/24/2014
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Prevention: Prevention first so you don't have to live with stds.
Answered 9/7/2013
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Both: Both partners must be treated simultaneously for an std or it will be passed back & forth.
Answered 9/6/2013
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Before: Before having protected sex with a new partner, you should inform them of your std status.
Answered 9/6/2013
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HPV: Hpv is the fastest growing std and cause for oral cancer, especially in young men. Get vaccinated!
Answered 12/10/2013
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Get: Get treated by a specialist. Adhere to their recommendations, take your medications regularly.
Answered 3/26/2014
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Don't: Don't infect others. Do follow doctor's orders. Be upbeat and optimistic.
Answered 9/11/2013
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Simultanous: Simultanous std s occur frequently. Get checked for all (and treat them), and your partner/s.
Answered 2/6/2014
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If: If you have an std, you use protection not only to prevent spreading it, but also to avoid a 2nd one.
Answered 6/24/2018
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You: You don t want to spread your disease, but you don t want to get a second one either. Use protection.
Answered 5/5/2015
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Do: Do treat your partner/s, don t be ashamed, don t hide it from your partner, don t delay treatment.
Answered 5/5/2015
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Be: Be informed. Always protect yourself . Have safe sex. Avoid multiple partners. Get checked for stds.
Answered 1/20/2014
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Safe: Safe protected intercourse, seeing physician immediately if any discharge noted.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Always: Always use protection to prevent spread to your partner. Be upfront with them and open.
Answered 5/17/2018
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Don't: Don't assume that most std's are curable, some of them are not.
Answered 6/30/2015
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If: If you are at risk, get tested frequently. Std's are preventable, treatable, or manageable.
Answered 5/13/2014
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Protection: Protection is your only protection. Condoms will prevent , any but not all std's.Test and treat also.
Answered 7/19/2015
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Ask: Ask your partner about std history. You must be able to communicate to be safe.
Answered 7/19/2015
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Avoid: Avoid multiple partners, sex with strange person, and use condom.
Answered 10/23/2013
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There: There is no otc treatment for std's. If you think you have been exposed, see you doctor for testing.
Answered 10/7/2013
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If: If you *think* you might have an std, do go get it checked out. Don't think it will go away.
Answered 12/28/2016
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Oral: Oral contraceptives do not prevent transmission of stds.
Answered 10/12/2013
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Remember: Remember that hpv is an std and take that into consideration when sexually active. There's a vaccine.
Answered 8/11/2014
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If: If you are treated for an std, always insure that your partner (or partners) get treated.
Answered 1/3/2014
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Ignore: Use safe sex barriers. Tell your partner you have std and get tested.
Answered 11/15/2013
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Ignore: Always seek medical advice if you are concerned that you might have one, don't assume it will go awa.
Answered 11/23/2013
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Ignore: The best treatment for an std is to be safe and use protection to prevent one.
Answered 11/23/2013
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Ignore: Many but all are cure able . Seek care. Others have comfort care.
Answered 11/23/2013
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Ignore: Always practice safe sex. Last year there were 800, 000 reported cases of gonorrhea, some resistant.
Answered 11/30/2013
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Ignore: Always inform any sexual partner if you have an std and always use condoms.
Answered 12/4/2013
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If: If you have more than one sexual partner, you should be tested for std's.
Answered 12/4/2013
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Ignore: Only have sex in a monogamous relations ship and use condoms every time you have sex.
Answered 12/4/2013
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Ignore: Most people with herpes do not know it. Everyone should have the herpes blood test and be informed!
Answered 12/4/2013
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If: If you have been diagnosed with chlamydia take your medications exactly as prescribed.
Answered 12/14/2013
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After: After treatment for chlamydia abstain from sex for two weeks to allow the infection to clear.
Answered 12/14/2013
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Inform: Inform all of your sexual partners about a recent chlamydia infection so they can be treated.
Answered 12/14/2013
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Where: Where there is one std there can be others. Ask to be tested for other stds to help keep you safe.
Answered 12/14/2013
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Condoms: Condoms are very effective at preventing std's like chlamydia.
Answered 12/14/2013
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Multiple: Multiple sex partners increases your risk of contracting chlamydia and other stds.
Answered 12/14/2013
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Get: Get retested 2-3 weeks after treatment of chlamydia to confirm that the infection has resolved.
Answered 12/14/2013
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Ignore: It's common for people to have std screening as they begin a new relationship!
Answered 1/3/2014
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Ignore: The more sexual partners, the higher the risk of contracting std's.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Ignore: Just because symptoms disappear, doesn't mean you are in the clear. You still need treatment.
Answered 1/3/2014
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Ignore: Just because symptoms disappear, doesn't mean you are in the clear. You still need treatment.
Answered 1/3/2014
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Ignore: No sexual contact with a partner who has obvious genital blisters or bumps. Remember your condoms!
Answered 1/6/2014
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Ignore: Accept what you have; let go of the past; and live in the future. Embrace your sexual reality.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Ignore: Use latex condoms every time!
Answered 1/17/2014
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Ignore: Get tested regularly --some std's have no symptoms.
Answered 1/17/2014
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Ignore: Do consider abstinence (oral, vaginal, rectal)--the best way to avoid std's.
Answered 1/17/2014
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Ignore: Learn about stds. The more you know, the better you can protect yourself. Practice smart, safe sex!
Answered 1/29/2014
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Ignore: Be honest with your partner. Use condoms to prevent transmission of disease.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Ignore: If you get an std it is your responsibility to get your partner treated or at least let them know.
Answered 3/21/2014
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Ignore: Not all STD's give people symptoms. Regularly see your doctor to be tested.
Answered 6/9/2014
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Ignore: Every time you have unprotected sex, you risk acquiring an STD. Always get tested if you r worried.
Answered 7/20/2014
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Ignore: Always you barrier protection and expect your partner to provide evidence of recent std screening.
Answered 11/20/2014
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Ignore: After treatment for an STD, make sure your partner has also finished treatment before having sex.
Answered 1/23/2015
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Ignore: Always be safe! Use protection if unsure about your partner's history. Condors may not prevent all!
Answered 2/28/2015
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