Unsafe physical relationships, not taking care of the cleanliness of private parts, coming in contact with the saliva, skin, blood, semen of an infected person can cause STD. To avoid this, some things should be kept in mind.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases : Are you also having unsafe physical relations? If yes, then some mistakes made during this time can make you and your partner sick. Lack of caution in physical relations increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). These diseases are commonly called sexual diseases or secret diseases. These diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites and spread from one person to another through unsafe physical relations. If not treated on time, it can also cause serious danger. Let us know what is STD, how it occurs, what are the symptoms and how to avoid it...

What is STD

STD i.e. Sexually Transmitted Disease is a condition in which the infection spreads during sexual contact. This mainly includes vaginal, oral or anal sex. Sometimes this disease can also spread by coming in contact with the blood, sperm or vaginal fluid of an infected person.

Why do sexually transmitted diseases occur?

1. Unsafe physical relations (Unprotected Sex) means having sex without condom or without any safety increases the risk of infection.

2. Having more than one partner also increases the risk. In such a situation, one needs to be careful.

3. Use of injectable drugs, such as sharing infected syringes, can also spread HIV and other diseases.

4. Blood transfusion or organ transplant, i.e. if the blood or organ is infected, can also spread the disease.

5. It can spread from mother to child during pregnancy.

What are the symptoms of STDs

Smelly discharge from the private part 

Swelling, burning, pain, itching in the private part

Swelling, lumps or rashes around the private parts

Burning sensation while urinating

Pain while urinating

Sudden onset of fever

feeling weak

Pain during sex

Swelling or pain in the testicles

Itching, pain, or excessive discharge from the anus

How to Avoid STDs

Always use condom, maintain safe physical relations.

Faithful relationship means having a relationship with only one partner.

If you have a lot of physical relations then it is important to get STD test done from time to time.

Avoid having sex under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This reduces the ability to make decisions and can lead to carelessness.

Do not share blood or syringes with an infected person, especially in case of serious diseases like HIV

Get vaccinated for HPV and Hepatitis B.

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