1. Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Any disease that spreads from one person to another during sexual contact is a sexually transmitted infection or STI.
Over 25 diseases are passed sexually
19 million people are infected every
year from STI’s in the United States
3 million of those people are
under the age of 20

2. Risky behaviors that can lead to STI’s
Ignoring risk’s
Multiple partners
Not seeking treatment

3. How to avoid STI’s and unwanted pregnancy
Abstinence
Avoid drugs
Choose responsible friends

4. The Most Common STI’s
The pathogens that cause STIs live in the female and male reproductive organs and in the blood.
STIs can be spread from person to person through blood and bodily fluids such as semen, vaginal fluids, breast milk.
The three most common STIs are Chlamydia, Human Papilloma Virus and Trichomoniasis.

5. Bacterial STIs – Curable
Trichomoniasis
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Chancroid
Bacterial Vaginosis
Pubic Lice
Scabies
Syphilis
Viral STIs - Incurable
Human Papilloma Virus
Genital herpes
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
HIV/AIDS
Complete “Your Thoughts”
Bottom of page 1 in the packet

6. STI Project
You and a partner will be creating a brochure on an assigned STI
1st – complete the brainstorming worksheet and get my initials
NO initials = points off packet
2nd - Begin brochure using Microsoft publisher
***Remember page 1 and page 2 of the brochure***
Trichomoniasis (trich)
HPV
Chlamydia
Genital Herpes
Chancroid
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Public Lice
Scabies
Syphilis
HIV/AIDS