Prevent the Risk of STDs While Traveling

"What happens abroad may not always stay abroad. More than 1 million sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are acquired every day worldwide. You can prevent the risk of STDs when you travel with these healthy tips from CDC Travelers’ Health.

The excitement of being in another country and meeting new people may encourage travelers to do things they would not do at home, such as engaging in unprotected or casual sex with new partners. Travelers who have vaginal, anal, or oral sex are at risk for STDs, many of which may not have visible signs. Many STDs, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, are treatable, but if left untreated they can cause serious health problems. Some STDs, like herpes and HPV (human papillomavirus) infections, can spread through genital to genital contact and oral sex.."
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April is STD Awareness Month

"Take Control of Your Sexual Health

There’s no avoiding the statistics: the number of reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases are at an all-time high, and if you are sexually active, you are at risk of infection.

So what can you do? Arm yourself with the facts about STDs and talk with your healthcare provider—that’s always an important place to start.

When it comes to protecting your sexual health, the best offense is a good defense. A relationship between patient and healthcare provider emphasizing teamwork and communication is key: when the relationship works better, sexual health works better..."

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