Knowledge about sexually transmitted infections is really important as it equips you to look after your sexual health.
Below are lies about sexually transmitted infections you must have been told
1. YOU CAN TELL IF SOMEONE HAS AN STI BY JUST LOOKING AT THEM:
You can’t always tell if someone has an STI by just looking at them. While some STIs don’t have signs or symptoms, others only manifest the signs after weeks or months.
2. ONLY PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SEXUAL PARTNERS CAN HAVE AN STI:
You might have just one partner and still get infected because you probably don’t know their sexual history. Your partner might have been infected before you started the relationship with him/her.
3. YOU CAN’T CONTRACT THE SAME STI TWICE:
This is so wrong because having an STI now doesn’t protect you from not getting infected again in future so always ensure you protect yourself.
4. STI TREATMENTS ARE SO EFFECTIVE THESE DAYS SO YOU SHOULDN’T WORRY ABOUT CONTRACTING THEM:
While treatment for so many STIs are effective these days, viruses like HIV and genital herpes still remain in the body after treatment. So it’s advisable you avoid getting infected in the first place.
5. STI CAN GO AWAY ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT GETTING TREATED:
Never assume any STI would go away on its own so ensure you treat them so they don’t give you long-term problems.
6. YOU CAN’T GET INFECTED THROUGH ORAL S*X:
So many people these days believe oral s*x is safe and you can’t get infected through it but this is so wrong. STIs can be passed through oral s*x and gonorrhea, herpes and syphilis can be easily transmitted through oral s*x.
Always ensure you are protected.
S.O.Z