In simple terms, STDs and STIs are conditions a person generally acquires through sexual contact. They can pass on from one person to another via unprotected sexual intercourse or sexual activity. People with multiple sex partners are at a higher risk of catching these diseases or infections. Let’s take a detailed look at this.
WHAT ARE STDs?
STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease. Suppose a person has unprotected anal, vaginal, or oral sex with a person who has an STD. In that case, they are highly likely to catch an STD. Some common STDs include Syphilis, Gonorrhea, HIV / AIDS, etc. This is the most concise and straightforward answer to what STDs are.
WHAT ARE STIs?
If you’re thinking about STIs, STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. STIs can transfer from an infected person to a healthy person via unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Some STIs include hepatitis B, herpes, balanitis, and penile yeast infection.
STDs in men are one of the most common problems the world is facing with sexual openness. Having multiple sexual partners might feel liberating to some, but it comes with a cost. The cases of STDs and STIs among men are rising. Of course, there are other factors other than sexual intercourse responsible too. But we will look at them in detail in the ‘STD Causes’ section.
TYPES OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases have three different categories:
- Bacterial (Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia)
- Parasitical (Trichomoniasis)
- Viral (Genital Herpes, Human Papillomavirus, HIV)
We’re going to discuss the most common types of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. They include Syphilis, Genital Warts, Gonorrhea, and HIV/AIDS.
SYPHILIS
Syphilis is a bacterial STD that usually starts with a sore in the mouth, rectum, or genitals. In the beginning, the sore is generally not painful. However, it can spread from person to person via sexual intercourse, mucus contact, or skin contact.
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