So much more than a three letter word.

Prepared by Miss Naugle

Fall 2010

Where and why do they exist?

Heterosexual: someone attracted to the opposite sex

Homosexual: someone attracted to the same sex

Bi-Sexual: someone attracted to both sexes

A-Sexual: someone not attracted to anyone

Can these vary from relationship to relationships?

Emotional Physical

1 in 4 individuals will become infected with an STD

by the age of 24.

ParasiticEasily cured with creams and

shampoosNo long term problems

Bacterial

Cured/treated with antibioticsIf untreated, can cause long

term problems

Viral

Cannot be cured Symptoms treated

• HIV/AIDS

• Hepatitis

• Herpes

• Human Papilloma Virus

Viral

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhea

• SyphilisBacterial

• Pubic Lice

• Scabies

• TrichomoniasisParasitic

Infected seminal fluid

Infected vaginal fluid

Infected blood

Pregnancy

Contact with an open sore

Genital contact

HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS Acquired

Immune

Deficiency

Syndrome

HIV will lower a persons T-Cell count

T-cells are WBC that fight infections

There are 3 phases of HIV/AIDS

Phase I Asymptomatic

Phase II HIV

Begin to have problems due to a weakened

immune system

Phase III AIDS

Less T-Cells

Opportunistic Infections

Overall, general health failure

Publicity for the disease and patients rights have

increased over the past couple of years. One of

the big providers has been the ONE organization.

There are several types of birth control including barrier, hormonal, non-hormonal, emergency, and permanent.

Not engaging in sexual activity that puts you at risk for disease transmission and pregnancy

It is a conscious decision not to participate in sexual activity

If a person has been sexually active, they also can make the decision to be abstinent, by refraining from further sexual activity

Prevents the sperm from contacting the egg

Vary in protection levels for unplanned

pregnancy and STD transmission

Check the expiration date

Rip the package at the corner

Place on penis after obtaining a full erection

Hold the top to create a reservoir tip

Roll the condom down to the base of the

penis

Hold the base of condom when removing from

penetration

Discard condom (do not flush!)

This is one of the most common

hormonal methods. It works in

a variety of ways and can cause

SIDE EFFECTS on your health.