Sexually Transmitted Diseases OBJ: I will examine the signs and symptoms of STDs/HIV.

BELLWORK If you contracted a STD, how would it affect your life? Why are most teenagers not concerned about contracting STDs? Why are teenagers especially vulnerable to contracting STDs?

How do STD’s Spread? Even 1 Sexual Encounter can lead to contracting an STD. Every year approximately 15 million teens contract an STD. Many STD’s have no Signs & Symptoms 100% method of preventing STD’s = Abstinence!!! Easier for a male to give a female an STD then vice verse STD Activity

CLASS ACTIVITY Each student has received a notecard. You have one minute to get as many signatures from the opposite sex as possible...

What STDs can be cured? Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Trichomoniasis

What STDs are incurable? HIV/AIDS Herpes HPV/Genital Warts

“Safe Sex” Abstinence #1 method Means using a male condom if choosing to have sex (latex) – Prevents pregnancy and STD’s. Condoms are most effective against HIV, by reducing the risk 85% than not using one at all. 15% of the risk remains for viral STD’s Condoms less effective in reducing STD’s spread by Skin to skin contact (herpes, syphilis, and HPV) What does abstinence involve?

STD BROCHURE As we review the STD brochure, highlight important facts to differentiate between the STDs

Testing and Treatment Health Department offers free testing and treatment. Call to make an appointment: Doctor’s office: offers testing and treatment but person will be responsible for payment

QUICK WRITE Chlamydia Genital Herpes Syphilis Gonorrhea HIV/AIDS Trichomoniasis Genital Warts List one STD that can be cured. List one STD that can not be cured. What STD is a virus and appears as small blisters on the sex organs or mouth? List one STD that can damage a person’s reproductive organs if gone uncured. How can a person prevent getting a STD?