Any infection or disease that is spread through sexual contact

Ways STI’s are transmitted Vaginal, Anal, or Oral sex with an infected partner Sharing Needles with an infected partner Skin to Skin Contact with an infected partner From mother to child during development in the uterus or during birth.

Body Fluids that transmit STI’s Blood Vaginal Secretions Semen Breast Milk

Fact Almost 20 million people are infected with STI’s each year, and approx. half who are infected are under the age of 25

Types of STI’s Bacterial Viral

Bacterial STI’s (can be treated with antibiotics) Gonorrhea Syphillis Chlamydia Vaginitis Organism- treatable with medication * Pubic Lice

Viral STI’s (cannot be cured) Herpes Genital Warts (HPV) HIV/AIDS

Symptoms Assoc. with STI’s Discharge from the genitals (clear, yellow, white, fishy smelling etc.) Pain or burning when urinating Low abdominal pain Chancres/sores/rashes/painful blisters Swollen glands/fever/sore throat Non-menstrual bleeding Intense itching

Complications of Being Infected with STI Sterility`*Death of unborn fetus Arthritis*Epididymis/Urethritis Blindness Brain Damage PID Heart Disease Death Mental Illness Cervical Cancer

Asymptomatic A person who has contracted a disease but shows no symptoms

PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Internal infection involving the internal female reproductive system. It often causes infertility or scarring of the fallopian tubes

How to Protect Yourself Abstinence (only 100% sure way of prevention) Total Monogamous Relationship Use a method of barrier protection correctly every time.

If you suspect you are Infected: SEE A DOCTOR!!! IMMEDIATELY