5 Things you must know about STDs

General facts

About 30 different bacteria, parasites and viruses can trigger STIs. Usually STIs and STDs are spread by sex but some infections can also be passed by non-sexual interaction with contaminated blood and textiles, during labor or breastfeeding.

About 50% of sexually active people get an STD or STI at least once throughout life. STDs can be passed due to oral, anal and vaginal coitus along with genital touching. However, the good news is that these infections are manageable and avoidable.

Symptoms

STD symptoms can often be unobvious. Having this in mind, you should undergo a health checkup if you consider yourself subject …read more