Get the Facts Before You Act
If you are sexually active outside of marriage, you are placing yourself at an increased risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Abstinence is the only way to prevent either of these events from occurring in your life.
Below is some educational information on STD's.
Below is some educational information on STD's.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) are on the rise in the United States. According to the Department of Health and Human Services over 65 million Americans are infected with an incurable STD with an additional 13 million more being infected every year. Most STD’s are spread through bodily fluids during sexual contact. However, some STD’s are spread through skin to skin contact and cannot be prevented by using a condom. It is important to note abstinence is the only way to prevent 100% of all STD’s.
There are currently more than 40 different types of STD’s. Some like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis can be treated with different antibiotics. Others, such as Genital Warts and Herpes, are incurable and stay with you for a life time. HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis can be life threatening.
Teenagers and young adults who have become sexually active are among the fastest growing group of new cases of STD’s. The more partners you have, the higher your risk of contracting an STD.
"When you have sex with someone, you are having sex with everyone they have had sex with for the last ten years, and everyone they and their partners have had sex with for the last ten years." C. Everett Koop, M.D., Former US Surgeon General
So, how high is your risk of contracting an STD? The following table assumes your partner has had the same number of partners as you.
1 partner = 1 exposure
2 partners = 3 exposures
3 partners = 7 exposures
5 partners = 31 exposures
6 partners = 63 exposures
7 partners = 127 exposures
8 partners = 255 exposures
9 partners = 511 exposures
10 partners = 1023 exposures
11 partners = 2047 exposures
12 partners = 4095 exposures
There are currently more than 40 different types of STD’s. Some like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis can be treated with different antibiotics. Others, such as Genital Warts and Herpes, are incurable and stay with you for a life time. HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis can be life threatening.
Teenagers and young adults who have become sexually active are among the fastest growing group of new cases of STD’s. The more partners you have, the higher your risk of contracting an STD.
"When you have sex with someone, you are having sex with everyone they have had sex with for the last ten years, and everyone they and their partners have had sex with for the last ten years." C. Everett Koop, M.D., Former US Surgeon General
So, how high is your risk of contracting an STD? The following table assumes your partner has had the same number of partners as you.
1 partner = 1 exposure
2 partners = 3 exposures
3 partners = 7 exposures
5 partners = 31 exposures
6 partners = 63 exposures
7 partners = 127 exposures
8 partners = 255 exposures
9 partners = 511 exposures
10 partners = 1023 exposures
11 partners = 2047 exposures
12 partners = 4095 exposures
For more information on STD's and lifestyle choices please come by to speak with one of our caring advocates. No appointment is necessary. We are located at 721 NE 4th St., Chiefland, Fl. 32626 or you can reach us by phone at 352-493-7773.