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Information on Std's Sti's and Viruses-Inside of The STD Cafe!With Sexually Transmitted Diseases and viruses spreading like wildfire across the world we must all take steps to protect ourselves. Electronic E-cards can be sent anonymously from the STDCafe. When you reach out to tell a sex partner(s) yourself, it's more likely they will "hear" the message and get tested, also eliminating you the embarrasement of a phone call or in person visit..No information will be collected or shared with any public or private agency. There are many types of sexually transmitted diseases and viruses out there which can be easily treated or can be become terminal (deadly). But all of them are dangerous. We all have unanswered questions about std's and viruses, and being properly informed is without a doubt our best defense to preventing, contracting, and/or spreading these harmful disease's and bacteria's. In this web site we will go over the most common std's, virus's, and sti's including Aids/ HIV, Scabies, Chlamydia, Crabs, UTI, Pubic Lice, Gonorrhea, Genital Warts (HPV), Syphilis, And Genital Herpes. You can find all the information on prevention of std's, diagnosis and symptoms Of std's (Do I have an std?), std treatments, and std cures. We also have videos Pictures, Photos and pics on stds and peoples personal experiences on how they contracted the std's and how there dealing with them day to day.
What's an StdStd stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease which isn't really an accurate term. A more accurate term is Sti which stands for sexually transmitted infection. Since not all Stds are diseases and are in fact infections the medical community has incorporated this new term which will soon be the standard when talking about Stds I mean Sti's Whatever. Some Std examples include: Herpes, Hpv (Genital Warts), and Aids Hiv. Sti's include: Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and chlamydia. There are even parasites that are considered Std's or Sti's because they are related to sexual contact they include: Scabies (which are Body lice) and Genital Crabs or Pubic Lice both of which are parasites that live on or in the human body. Std Symptoms Do I Have an Std?If your curious of what Std symptoms to look out for because you think you may have contracted an Std We've created a quick check list you can check out before going to your local doctor or clinic. So heres a common couple of signs of a Std
How Did I Get This STD?Almost always Std's, Sti's, and viruses are spread because of unprotected sexual intercourse both vaginal oral and anal. Although you may also have contracted certain Std's even with use of a condom because they are spread though skin to skin contact and not through bodily fluids such as with Herpes or Genital Warts (HPV). The general rule of thumb when trying to figure out when exactly you may have contracted the STD or Virus is the three month rule. Most Std's usually start to show symptoms after this period of time. But don't automatically think your safe after an unprotected sexual encounter after this amount or any amount of time many STD's can stay hidden for months and even years. The only true way to be sure if you have an STD is to visit your doctor and get tested. Std Cures and TreatmentsWhile not all Std's and Sti's can be cured, almost all of them can be treated successfully, So if you have recently found out you have or may have a Sexually Transmitted Disease don't go freaking out there are many treatment options available. When caught early many infections and parasites can be successfully treated and cured so seeing a medical professional immediately is the first and most important step. But remember that not all Stds are curable. Std's such as Chlamydia or gonorrhea and Syphilis can be cured with different antibiotics. While other Std's such as Genital warts (HPV) or Herpes (HSV) are incurable and will be with you for life but can be controlled with different drug and topical treatments. Other life threatening Viruses, such as HIV AIDS or Hepatitis, can be treated and slightly controlled but medical science has yet to keep these extremely deadly diseases at bay and are considered the scariest and most deadly of all the Std's and Sti's. If diagnosed with HIV AIDS or Hepatitis you should follow your doctors advice and take your medication exactly as the directions say. In many cases support groups have helped many people with the hundreds of questions and feelings that are normal with such a diagnosis. What to expect at the doctorsWhen going to the doctors be honest and tell them everything so they can help you as best as they can. Going to find out if you have an Std can be one of the scariest things you may ever do and being quick and honest is definitely in your best interest. When you show up the doctor will most likely ask you why you think you have an std. They may take blood and urine samples for testing, they will want to look at any bumps or rashes, they may give you a pap smear and even check the anus. Usually they will have a good idea of what you may have contracted before the tests come back while others especially viruses like Aids and hepatitis it may be weeks before you get your tests back and you may have to go back and get more tests done before you are properly diagnosed.
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