SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED

DISEASE
• Also called: Sexually transmitted
infections, STDs, Venereal disease
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are
infections that you can get from having
sex with someone who has the infection.
The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites
and viruses. There are more than 20 types
of STDs, including
• CHLAMYDIA is a common
sexually transmitted disease
(STD) caused by the
bacterium, Chlamydia
trachomatis.
• Even though symptoms of chlamydia are
usually mild or absent, serious
complications that cause irreversible
damage, including infertility and damage
to a woman’s reproductive organs can
occur “silently” before a woman ever
recognizes a problem. Chlamydia also can
cause discharge from the penis of an
infected man.
• GONORRHEA A treatable
bacterial infection of the
penis, vagina or anus that
causes pain, or burning
feeling as well as a pus-like
discharge. Also known as
"the clap".
• HERPES Simplex Genital
herpes is a recurrent skin
condition that can cause
skin irritations in the genital
region (anus, vagina, and
penis).
• ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY
SYNDROME or ACQUIRED
IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME
(AIDS) is a disease of the human
IMMUNE SYSTEM caused by the
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY
VIRUS(HIV).
• HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)
is a virus that affects the skin in the
genital area, as well as a female's
cervix. Depending on the type of
HPV involved, symptoms can be in
the form of wart-like growths, or
abnormal cell changes.
• SYPHILIS a treatable
bacterial infection that can
spread throughout the body
and affect the heart, brain,
nerves. Also known as
"syph".
• TRICHOMONIASIS,
sometimes referred to as
"trich", is a common cause
of VAGINITTIS. It is a
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
DISEASE (STD).
• It is caused by the single-celled
PROTOZOAN parasite TRICHOMONAS
VAGINALIS. Trichomoniasis is
primarily an infection of the
UROGENITAL TRACT; the most
common site of infection is the
URETHRA and the VAGINA in women.
• Most STDs affect both men and
women, but in many cases the
health problems they cause can
be more severe for women. If a
pregnant woman has an STD, it
can cause serious health
problems for the baby.
• If you have an STD caused by bacteria or
parasites, your health care provider can
treat it with antibiotics or other medicines.
If you have an STD caused by a virus,
there is no cure. Sometimes medicines can
keep the disease under control. Correct
usage of latex condoms greatly reduces,
but does not completely eliminate, the risk
of catching or spreading STDs.
What are the
different
Birth Control
methods?
FOR WOMEN
 The Female Condom
(Female Condom)
• The female condom is a soft, loose-
fitting thin plastic pouch that goes
inside a woman's vagina.
• You plan ahead and put it in before
sex and use a new condom each
time you have sex.
• Condoms protect you from both
pregnancy and STDs, including HIV.
• Female condoms are plastic so
people who are allergic to latex can
use them.
• You can get them at drug stores and
most health clinics.
 Fertility Awareness
Method 
• You learn how to tell when
you can get pregnant.
• Avoid sex or use other birth
control during this time.
 Spermicides 
• Spermicides are chemicals
that kill sperm. They come
in foam, gel, film or
suppositories.
• Spermicides used with a
condom are very effective.
• You can get them at drug
stores and some health
clinics.
 Abstinence 
• Abstinence from all sex protects
you and your partner from
pregnancy and STDs/HIV.
• People can choose abstinence
at any time and at any age.
 Birth Control Pills 
• You take one pill at the same time
every day. Missing a pill increases
your chance of pregnancy.
• Pills are easy to take and are
effective birth control that doesn't
interrupt sex.
 The "Shot" (Depo
Provera)
• You get a birth control shot
once every 3 months from a
doctor or nurse.
• The shot is an easy method and
almost 100 percent effective if
you get your shot ON TIME.
 Birth Control Patch
(Ortho Evra)
• The patch is a thin, stick-on
square that is placed on
your body to prevent the
release of an egg.
• A new patch is used once a
week for three weeks and
the fourth week is patch-
free.
• The patch is almost 100
percent effective when used
the right way.
 Vaginal Ring
(NuvaRing)
• This small, soft plastic ring has
hormones to prevent pregnancy.
• You place a new ring in your vagina
every month.
• The ring is easy to use and is almost
100 percent effective.
 Implant (Implanon)
• The implant is a thin, 2-inch plastic
rod that uses hormones to prevent
pregnancy for 3 years.
• A clinic doctor or nurse inserts it
under the skin on the inside of your
arm.
• The implant is VERY effective.
IUD(ParaGard)/IUS(Mire
na) 
• These small devices are
inserted into your uterus.
• They work for 5-10 years.
• They are VERY effective.
 Diaphragm 
• This is a rubber cap that needs
to be fitted to your size by a
clinic doctor or nurse.
• It must be inserted into your
vagina EACH time you have sex.
 Sterilization 
• If you don't want children or
don't want any more
children, getting your "tubes
tied" (tubal ligation) or
blocked are safe, effective
procedures.
 Emergency Contraception
(Plan B) 
• Emergency birth control pills or
EC may be taken AFTER
unprotected sex to prevent
pregnancy.
• EC reduces the risk of
pregnancy when taken as soon
as possible or within 5 days of
sex.
• EC is NOT the same as the abortion
pill and will NOT stop or harm the
pregnancy or fetus if you are already
pregnant.
• Keep EC on hand as a back-up in
case a condom breaks or another
birth control method fails.
• You can get EC from the
drugstore without a
prescription if you are 18 or
older (with one if you are
under 18) or for low or no-
cost at a family planning
clinic.
FOR MEN
 MEN... YOU can . .
• Decide if or when you want a child
by using birth control.
• Protect yourself and your partner
from HIV or other sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs), like
gonorrhea, chlamydia, or hepatitis.
• Gain peace of mind and have better
sex knowing you are protecting
yourself and your partner from the
risks of unprotected sex.
• No birth control method works 100
percent of the time. So unless you
want to be a father, you should use
your own method, don't just rely on
your female partner's method.
 Condoms (for men) 
• Condoms protect you from both
pregnancy AND STDs, including
HIV.
• Condoms give you the BEST
protection when you use them
in the right way EVERY time.
• Condoms are made of latex or thin plastic
(polyurethane). Use plastic condoms if you
have a latex allergy. Both are effective.
• Keep condoms safe from heat, direct
sunlight and oil-based lubricants as these
may cause the condom to break.
• You can get condoms at drugstores and
some health clinics.
Withdrawal or "Pulling
Out"
• You are in control...
• Withdrawal works when you
pull your penis out and away
from your partner's vagina
BEFORE you ejaculate
(cum).
• Withdrawal prevents sperm from
entering a woman's body and
reaching an egg.
• Withdrawal does not protect you
from STDs or HIV.
• It may be hard to pull out. How well
it works depends on being able to
know when you will cum.
 Abstinence
• Abstinence from all sex protects
you and your partner from
pregnancy and STDs/HIV.
• People can choose abstinence
at any time and at any age.
 Emergency Contraception
(Plan B) 
• Emergency birth control pills or EC
may be taken by your female
partner AFTER unprotected sex to
prevent pregnancy.
• EC reduces the risk of pregnancy
when taken as soon as possible or
within 5 days of sex.
• EC is NOT the same as the
abortion pill and will NOT stop
or harm the pregnancy or fetus
if your partner is already
pregnant.
• Keep EC on hand as a back-up
in case a condom breaks or you
don't pull out in time.
• You can get EC for your
female partner from the
drugstore without a
prescription if you are 18 or
older (with one if you are
under 18) or for low or no-
cost at a family planning
clinic.
 Vasectomy 
• Simple procedures. Tubes that carry sperm
to the penis are cut and sealed.
• Permanent (not reversible) birth control
and should be chosen only if you are sure
you do not want a child.
• Done in a clinic or doctor's office and take
about 30 minutes.
• One of the safest, most
effective and popular birth
control methods.
• A vasectomy will not change
your sex drive, your ability
to have sex or your
orgasms.
• Many family planning clinics
offer low or no-cost
vasectomies.