1. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

2. What provides 100% protection against STDs?

3. BENEFITS OF ABSTINENCE

4. WHAT ARE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES?
A conscious decision not to participate in sexual activity and the skills to support that decision.
An infectious disease that is spread by sexual contact.
WHAT ARE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES?
Teen relationships should focus on emotional intimacy, not sexual intimacy.

5. BELIEF VS. REALITY

6. HEALTH BENEFITS OF ABSTINENCE
Decrease your risk of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
Waiting until marriage will decrease the number of sexual partners you have in your lifetime
Do not risk becoming pregnant or becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
The younger you are when you become sexually active , the more sexual partners you are likely to have.

7. Emotional and Social Benefits of Abstinence
The freedom to pursue a variety of friendships
Less complicated relationships
The ability to focus on interpersonal aspects of relationships
Better relationships with parents and other trusted adults
Better reputation among peers
Avoiding being manipulated or used by others
RELATIONSHIPS

8. Emotional and Social Benefits of Abstinence
Allowing time to develop the maturity needed to make important decisions
Staying true to your personal values, such as respect, honesty, and morality
Having an increased sense of self-control and self respect
Being free from worry and stress about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy

9. SEX? WHAT IS WHAT IS AN STD? GENITAL TO ANAL CONTACT
An infectious diseases that are spread by sexual contact
MOUTH TO GENITAL CONTACT
GENITAL TO GENITAL CONTACT
SEX?
GENITAL TO ANAL CONTACT
WHAT IS

10. HOW STDs ARE SPREAD STDs are spread by the exchange of bodily fluids.
BREAST MILK
BLOOD
VAGINAL FLUIDS SEMEN
CAN STDs BE SPREAD THROUGH KISSING?

11. HOW STDs ARE SPREAD SHARING NEEDLES SPREAD BY SEXUAL CONTACT
MOTHER TO CHILD

12. FACTS ABOUT STDs
HIV/AIDS and many STDs cause few or no symptoms in the early stages of infection.
Some STDs, but not all, can be cured by antibiotics.
STDs and HIV/AIDS are serious risks to your health.

13. RISK FACTORS

14. RISK FACTORS ANY VAGINAL ORAL-GENITAL ANAL SEX
Exposure to an STD can occur during
ANY
type of sexually activity, including
VAGINAL
ORAL-GENITAL
ANAL SEX

15. The only strategy that is
ELIMINATING THE RISK
Abstinence
The only strategy that is
100 %
effective in preventing STDs. You may face pressure to engage in sexual activity.

16. REDUCING THE RISK OF STDs
Delay the age of first sexual intimacy.
Limit the number of sexual partners.
Avoid using alcohol and other drugs.
Avoid sharing needles and other equipment for drug injection, body piercing, or tattooing.
Avoid sexual intimacy with high-risk partners.
Get tested for STDs and HIV.
Use male latex condoms.

17. BELIEF VS. REALITY

18. GET TESTED
If you think you may have been exposed to an STD or HIV, get tested.
Confidentiality is a legal requirement that prohibits healthcare providers from revealing patients’ names or test results.
Doctors usually test for several STDs at once. HIV testing may be done separately.
If the STD can be treated, the doctor will prescribe medications.
Avoid all sexual activity while you are infected.

19. What type of bug?
How
Common?
Curable?
Effects on baby?
Symptoms in
Males?
Symptoms in
Females?
What can it lead to?

21. This is the bacteria which causes gonorrhea.

23. What type of bug?
How
Common?
Curable?
Effects on baby?
Symptoms in
Males?
Symptoms in
Females?
What can it lead to?

24. Trichomoniasis is caused by the protist Trichomonas giemsa.

25. What type of bug?
How
Common?
Curable?
Effects on baby?
Symptoms in
Males?
Symptoms in
Females?
What can it lead to?

28. Syphilis can and does spread to other parts of the body
Syphilis can and does spread to other parts of the body. Here, it infected the head of a baby.

29. What type of bug?
How
Common?
Curable?
Effects on baby?
Symptoms in
Males?
Symptoms in
Females?
What can it lead to?

30. Kaposi’s Sarcoma is a disease found mainly in cats
Kaposi’s Sarcoma is a disease found mainly in cats. However, due to their weakened immune system, many people with AIDS are afflicted with this disease.

31. Pneumonia can be a tough disease to fight off
Pneumonia can be a tough disease to fight off. However, combined with a weak immune system (due to AIDS), it kills many HIV+ people.

32. What type of bug?
How
Common?
Curable?
Effects on baby?
Symptoms in
Males?
Symptoms in
Females?
What can it lead to?

34. Herpes can infect both the genitals or the mouth
Herpes can infect both the genitals or the mouth. This infected the mouth.

35. What type of bug?
How
Common?
Curable?
Effects on baby?
Symptoms in
Males?
Symptoms in
Females?
What can it lead to?

38. Pubic Lice Cause: small, crablike insects
Signs & Symptoms: presence of lice & eggs in pubic hair, itching
Treatment: Medicated shampoo, washing of bed linens
Complications: No lasting effect

40. Note: Many people show few or none of the symptoms mentioned in the previous slides. However, the complications still apply. The ONLY 100% way of preventing STDs is to NOT HAVE SEX.