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13. Avoid STDs

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STDs

STDs
Trichomoniasis:

A parasitic infection of the genital area
Women-vaginal discharge
Spread through unprotected vaginal intercourse

HPV/Genital Warts: A viral infection with more then 100 different types, 30 infected the genital area, both inside and out.
Symptoms Soft, itchy warts around the genital area
Spread through touching feeling around area, unprotected sex

Chlamydia: A bacterial infection of the genital area
NO Symptoms
Spread through unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex

Genital Herpes: A viral infection of the genital area and sometimes around the mouth
Symptoms most people have no symptoms Herpes 1 is cold sores & fever blisters on  the mouth that can spread to the genitals. Herpes 2 is on the genitals
Spread through unprotected sex and touching infected area

Gonorrhea: A bacterial infection of the genital area
NO Symptoms, maybe a burning sensation.
Spread through unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex

Syphilis: An infection caused by small organisms, which can spread throughout the body
Symptoms A single sore that appears several weeks after exposure a rash can occur often on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, or genital area.
Spread through unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex