Risky Stuff - AIDS - HIV

Key facts about STDs
• Not all STDs have symptoms but even without symptoms they can be
   contracted and passed.
• STDs tend to have a more serious effect on women than men.
• Some STDs can spread into the uterus and fallopian tubes which can
   cause infertility, ectopic (tubal) pregnancy.
• Pregnant women can pass an STD to her child during or right after giving
   birth.

If you are active you should:
• Be tested regularly for STDs even if you show no signs of symptoms.
• Get tested for STDs regularly especially if you have a new partner.
• Be educated and know the symptoms are for the most common STDs.
• For Women: Avoid having during menstruation.
• If you choose to have anal/vaginal use a .
• Avoid douching because it removes some of the body's natural protective
bacteria, which increases the chance of contracting a STD.

If you have a STD you should:
• Be treated to avoid serious health conditions
   and spreading the STD to other partners.
• Notify your recent partners and suggest
   they be tested.
• Avoid contact while you are receiving
   treatment.
• Follow up with your doctor or clinic to make
   to make sure that the STD is gone.

Most Common STDs:

Chlamydia: A bacterial infection that can scar the fallopian tubes effecting women's ability
to conceive children.

Crabs: Parasites or bugs that live in the pubic hair in the genital area (similar to head lice).

Gonorrhea: A bacterial infection of the , anus, or that causes pain or a
burning-feeling as well as a thick discharge.

Hepatitis: A disease that effects the liver. There are 4 types A,B, C, and D. A and B are the most common and can be prevented with a shot.

Herpes: A recurrent skin condition that causes irritation to the genital region
(anus, , and ).

Genital Warts: Effects the skin in the genital area as well as the female's cervix. Depending
on the type the effects can range from wart-like growths to abnormal cell changes.

Scabies: Skin disease caused by a parasite.

Syphilis: Bacterial infection that can spread through the body and effect the heart, brain,
and nerves.

Do's of use:
• DO use only latex or plastic

.
• DO store

in a dry, cool place.
• DO put a

on before any
   contact with your partner's genitals.
• DO use water-based lubricants to
   prevent friction, which can cause the

to tear.
• DO squeeze the air out of the tip
of the

.
• DO hold the

in place before
pulling out after

.
• DO expose of the

after

.
• DO use a new

every time you
have

Don'ts of use:
• DON'T use

that are passed
their expiration date.
• DON'T unroll the

before placing
it on the

.
• DON'T store

in hot places.
• DON'T use oil-based products as
lubricants. They can weaken the latex.
• DON'T open a

with your teeth,
fingernails, or any other sharp object,
you may tear the

without
knowing it.
• DON'T reuse a