Chapter 13 Personal Wellness Sexually Transmitted Diseases Pages

STD’s U.S. has highest rate in the world – more than 340 million people are affected each year. At current rate, ½ of all young people will acquire an STD by age 25. U.S. has highest rate in the world – more than 340 million people are affected each year. At current rate, ½ of all young people will acquire an STD by age 25. Seven major STD’s that pose threat – need to know these!!!! Seven major STD’s that pose threat – need to know these!!!! –HIV/AIDS –Hepatitis –Syphilis –Chlamydia –Gonorrhea –Herpes –HPV infection (genital warts)

Viral vs. Bacterial STD’s Bacterial STD’s Bacterial STD’s Viral STD’s Viral STD’s

Prevention of STDs Only way to avoid exposure is to abstain Only way to avoid exposure is to abstain If you choose not to abstain, then the key is to prevent If you choose not to abstain, then the key is to prevent –Use contraception –Do not have sex while intoxicated –Know your partners sexual history and practices –Do not have multiple partners What does not work against STD infection 1. – urinating or douching after intercourse 2. – engaging in oral sex only 3. – birth control pills and sterilization

Contraception Chapter 6 Personal Wellness

Methods of Contraception -explain each Barrier Methods – Barrier Methods – Hormonal Methods – Hormonal Methods – Surgical Methods – sterilization Surgical Methods – sterilization Natural Methods Natural Methods

Methods The Pill The Pill Male Condom Male Condom Female Condom Female Condom Diaphragm with spermicide Diaphragm with spermicide Cervical Cap Cervical Cap Withdrawal Withdrawal

Which method is right for you? Health risk? Health risk? The implication of an unplanned pregnancy? The implication of an unplanned pregnancy? STD risk? STD risk? Convenience and comfort level? Convenience and comfort level? Type of relationship? Type of relationship? Cost of obtaining each method? Cost of obtaining each method? Religious beliefs? Religious beliefs?