Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD s) I can summarize the signs and symptoms of common STD s, how they are transmitted, and how to protect against them. What are STDs? Infections/Diseases passed from person to person through sexual contact Bacterial: Can be cured Examples:, Viruses: More serious diseases cannot be cured Examples:,, There are over 35 different known STDs! Warning Contains graphic images Gonorrhea Can you think of any more STDs? STD Myths http://sexetc.org/videos/std-myths-2/ (HPV) Public Lice /AIDS How common are STD s in Wisconsin? ~Only required to report, Gonorrhea,, and Combined rates* for chlamydia, gonorrhea and primary and secondary syphilis by state, CDC data MI IL WI (22nd) IA MN * Cases per 100,000 population. 8 1
Reported STD case rates*, by county, reportable STDs**, Wisconsin, 2012 4 22 by County Attributable percentage by age group, reportable STDs* Wisconsin Wisconsin *, gonorrhea, and syphilis. 13 by Age Wisconsin, Gonorrhea, 2
by Gender Wisconsin More information found at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/std/2014datamap. htm Protection against STDs Abstinence The only sure way not to catch an STD Use a condom during sexual activity Prevents the transmission of bodily fluid Only protects the skin it covers, sores/warts not covered can still spread through skin contact Have regular check ups at your family doctor or local family planning clinic Even if you do not think you have an infection remember many infections do not appear to have symptoms! Common Symptoms 75% of Women and 50% of men show NO SYMPTOMS Discolored discharge Pain in pelvic area Pain urination Fever Pain during intercourse, rash, itching Body Parts Urethra (male penis) Vagina Rectum (anus) Mouth Throat Eyes Transfer an STD Fluids Blood Semen Vaginal fluid Breast milk Is it caught by skin to skin contact? Yes No 3
Are condoms good at preventing it spreading? Yes No Can it be cured? Yes-Bacterial No-Virus Can it Kill you? Yes No Class Knowledge Check You will be shown pictures and information on some common STD s, can you guess which they are? [ STD Number 1] [ STD Number 1] no symptoms no symptoms 4
[ STD Number 2] [ STD Number 2] Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading [ STD Number 3] [ STD Number 3] yellow/grey dots yellow/grey dots [ STD Number 4] [ STD Number 4] Cannot be cured white/pink lumps Cannot be cured white/pink lumps 5
[ STD Number 5] [ STD Number 5] Flu like illness with a fever Flu like illness with a fever With painful blistering sores With painful blistering sores [ STD Number 6] [ STD Number 6] Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading Most commonly diagnosed STD Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading Most commonly diagnosed STI STD Misconceptions STD Misconceptions If I only engage in oral sex, I can't contract a sexually transmitted infection The Truth STDs can be transmitted through oral sex, vaginal sex, anal sex, and touching 6
STD Misconceptions If I have an STD, I will recognize the symptoms immediately STD Misconceptions The Truth In most women (and some men), there are often virtually NO symptoms of STDs. Not only can a partner not tell if a woman or man has an STD, the person with the STD often does not know. Quick Review Quick Review Name 2 Bacterial STDs (can be cured) Name 2 places on your body you can be treated for STDs Name 2 Virus STD s (can t be cured) What is the most common STD? Name 3 ways to stop yourself getting an STD? Name 3 common symptoms of STDs 7