How well are you informed about sexually transmitted diseases?
Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that are transmitted from person to person as a result of sexual intercourse or sexual contact. The genital area has been found to be ideal in temperature for the growth of many viruses, bacteria, and yeast because they are warm and moist. The microorganisms which reside in the genital area are usually transmitted via the semen, blood or secretions from the vaginal area during sexual contact. Adequate knowledge about one's sexual health is important in everyday life. Safe sex practices help in the reduction of the spread of sexually transmitted diseases which in worse cases can lead to serious damages and severe medical conditions. Sometimes people who have contracted some form of sexually transmitted diseases might appear asymptomatic; not everyone presents with immediate symptoms after being infected. There are certain tests that can be conducted to ascertain the kind of infections present and the strain of disease-causing or