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It is becoming clear that some methods of birth control, such as the birth control pill, shots, implants or diaphragms will not protect someone from contracting certain STDs and may in fact increase the risk of transmitting the Herpes virus to others.
Genital herpes is just one of many STDs floating around that we have to worry about. In this day and age, adults aren’t the only ones who are fighting these diseases. Many teenagers have contracted genital herpes or some other type of STD by the age of 15!
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that you can get from having sex with someone who has the infection. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites and viruses.
When all anyone thought they had to worry about was pregnancy, talking about sex with our children was easier. With the chronic and deadly diseases on the loose, it’s more important than ever to make sure your kids understand about STDs and how to prevent them.
Surprisingly, many teenage girls are admitting that they have been having anal sex in an attempt to avoid pregnancy and STDs. STDs can still be transmitted anally!
We talk to our kids about sex, pregnancy and hopefully STDs. Schools offer education and there’s plenty of free and confidential help available. Still, the majority of teens are claiming to know nothing about STDs until they’ve already contracted one.
Although some people feel that the use condoms or dental dams during oral sex makes sex less fun, there are ways to become creative while protecting you and your partner.
There was a time when a parent didn’t worry about their children having sex until they at least had acquired a driver’s license! This just isn’t realistic in this day and age.
When we think of genital herpes, we immediately think of genital sores and other unpleasant and sometimes unsightly symptoms that science has to find a cure for.
There are two main types of genital herpes: HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 tends to cause cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth and can be spread to the genital areas during oral sex. HSV-2 is the type of herpes which generally causes genital herpes. This virus is spread through sexual contact and skin-to-skin contact.