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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are diseases that can be
transmitted through body contact during ***. They are caused by
viruses, bacteria and parasites. They can also be known as Sexually
Transmitted Infections (STIs) or by their old name Venereal Diseases
(VD). There are at least 25 different sexually transmitted diseases.
What they all have in common is that they can be spread by sexual
contact, including vagina, anal and oral ***. The diseases discussed on
this page are not a comprehensive list of all STDs, simply the most
common ones. We also have pages with information on the transmission of
HIV.
Why is it important to know if you have an STD? Many STDs are very
infectious and can cause long-term or permanent damage, including
infertility if left untreated. Many STDs can be easily passed onto
sexual partners, and some STDs can be passed from a mother to her
unborn child too. STDs can also aid the transmission of HIV. Bacterial
Vaginosis (BV) is usually transmitted sexually and only affects
sexually active women. It is relatively harmless and is caused when
changes occur in the normal healthy bacteria found in the vagina.
Whilst there is no clear explanation as to why BV occurs, there have
been suggestions that it is the alkaline nature of semen that upsets
the acidic nature of the vaginal bacteria. Another reason can be if a
woman is using an intrauterine contraceptive device (coil). A woman
cannot pass BV to a man. Treatment can consist of applying a cream to
the vagina or taking antibiotics. Balanitis is often referred to as a
symptom of infection, and not necessarily an infection in its own
right. It is not strictly an STD, more a consequence of sexual
activity. It only affects men and usually presents itself as an
inflammation of the head of the penis, and is more common in men who
are not circumcised. It can be caused through poor hygiene, irritation
due to condoms and spermicides, using perfumed toiletries and by having
thrush. It can be prevented through not using certain toiletries and by
washing under the foreskin. Treatment can consist of creams to reduce
inflammation and antibiotics if necessary. Chlamydia is the most common
treatable bacterial STD. It can cause serious problems later in life if
it is not treated. Chlamydia infects the cervix in women. The urethra,
rectum and eyes can be infected in both sexes. Symptoms of infection
may show up at anytime. Often this is between 1 to 3 weeks after
exposure. However, symptoms may not emerge until a long way down the
line. Crabs or Pubic Lice are small, crab shaped parasites that live on
hair and which draw blood. They live predominantly on pubic hair, but
can also be found in hair in the armpits, on the body and even in
facial hair such as eyebrows. They can live away from the body too, and
therefore can be found in clothes, bedding and towels. You can have
crabs and not know about it, but after 2 to 3 weeks, you would expect
to experience some itching. Crabs are mainly passed on through body
contact during ***, but they can also be passed on through sharing
clothes, towels or bedding with someone who has them. There is no
effective way to prevent yourself becoming infected, though you can
prevent others becoming infected by washing clothes and bedding on a
hot wash. Lotions can be bought from pharmacies and applied to the body
to kill off the parasites. Shaving off pubic hair will not necessarily
get rid of crabs. Epididymitis refers to inflammation of the
epididymitis, a tube system above the testicles where sperm are stored.
It is not always the result of an STD, but if it is, it is usually due
to the presence of Chlamydia or Gonorrhoea. Symptoms will present
themselves in the form of swollen and painful testicles and scrotum.
The best way of preventing it is to use condoms during ***, as this is
the most effective way to prevent Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea.
Epididymitis itself cannot be passed on, though any other infections
that may have caused epididymitis can be passed on (see Chlamydia and
Gonorrhoea sections). Treatment usually involves treating the
underlying infection with antibiotics. Genital herpes is caused by the
herpes simplex virus. The virus can affect the mouth, the genital area,
the skin around the anus and the fingers. Once the first outbreak of
herpes is over, the virus hides away in the nerve fibres, where it
remains totally undetected and causes no symptoms. Symptoms of the
first infection usually appear one to 26 days after exposure and last
two to three weeks. Both men and women may have one or more symptoms,
including an itching or tingling sensation in the genital or anal area,
small fluid-filled blisters that can burst and leave small sores which
can be very painful, pain when passing urine, if it passes over any of
the open sores and a flu-like illness, backache, headache, swollen
glands or fever. Genital warts are small fleshy growths which may
appear anywhere on a man or woman's genital area. They are caused by a
virus called the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Warts can grow on the
genitals, or on different parts of the body, such as the hands. After
you have been infected with the genital wart virus it usually takes
between 1 and 3 months for warts to appear on your genitals. You or
your partner may notice pinkish/white small lumps or larger
cauliflower-shaped lumps on the genital area. Warts can appear around
the vulva, the penis, the scrotum or the anus. They may occur singly or
in groups. They may itch, but are usually painless. Often there are no
other symptoms, and the warts may be difficult to see. If a woman has
warts on her cervix, this may cause slight bleeding or, very rarely, an
unusual coloured vaginal discharge. Gonorrhoea is a bacterial
infection. It is sexually transmitted and can infect the cervix,
urethra, rectum, anus and throat. Symptoms of infection may show up at
anytime between 1 and 14 days after exposure. It is possible to be
infected with gonorrhoea and have no symptoms. Men are far more likely
to notice symptoms than women. Gut Infections can be passed on during
***. Two of the most common infections are Amoebiasis and Giardiasis.
They are bacterial infections, and when they reach your gut they can
cause diarrhoea and stomach pains. Gut infections can be passed on when
having *** with someone who is infected, especially during activities
that involve contact with faeces, such as rimming and anal ***.
Infection can be prevented through using condoms, dental dams or latex
gloves. *** toys should be thoroughly cleaned after use and hands
washed after any contact with faeces. Anti-diarrhoea treatments should
be enough to treat most infections, but antibiotics can also be used.
Molluscum is a skin disease caused by the Molluscum Contagiosum Virus.
It appears as small bumps on the skin, and can last from a couple of
weeks to a few years. Molluscum cause small, pearl-shaped bumps the
size of a freckle on the thighs, buttocks, genitalia and sometimes the
face. They are passed on through body contact during *** and through
skin-to-skin contact. Transmission can help to be prevented by using
condoms, by avoiding skin-to-skin contact with someone who is infected
and by not having *** until they have been treated. In most cases
molluscum do not need treatment and will disappear over time. However,
they can be frozen off or a chemical can be painted on.
Non-Specific Urethritis (NSU) is an inflammation of a man's urethra.
This inflammation can be caused by several different types of
infection, the most common being Chlamydia. NSU may be experienced
months or even in some cases years into a relationship. The symptoms of
NSU may include pain or a burning sensation when passing urine, a
white/cloudy fluid from the tip of the penis that may be more
noticeable first thing in the morning, feeling that you need to pass
urine frequently. Often there may be no symptoms, but this does not
mean that you cannot pass the infection on to your partner(s). Scabies
is caused by a parasitic mite that can get under the skin and cause
itching. The mites are very small and cannot be seen, and many people
do not now they have them. They can cause itching, and this can start
between 2 to 6 weeks after infection. Signs of infection can be red
lines under the skin of the hands, buttocks and genitals. The most
common way of becoming infected is through body contact during ***,
though it is also possible to be infected through sharing towels and
clothes with someone who is infected. This route however is uncommon.
There is no effective way to prevent yourself becoming infected, though
you can prevent others becoming infected by washing clothes and bedding
on a hot wash. Lotions can be bought from pharmacies and applied to the
body to kill off the parasites. Syphilis is not a common infection in
the UK but it is more common in some other countries. It is a bacterial
infection. It is usually sexually transmitted, but may also be passed
from an infected mother to her unborn child. The signs and symptoms of
syphilis are the same in both men and women. They can be difficult to
recognise and may take up to 3 months to show after having sexual
contact with an infected person. Syphilis has several stages. The
primary and secondary stages are very infectious. also known as
candiasis, is yeast, which lives on the skin, normally kept in check by
harmless bacteria. If this yeast multiplies however, it can cause
itching, swelling, soreness and discharge in both men and women. Women
may experience a thick white discharge and pain when passing urine. Men
may experience the same discharge in the penis and difficulty pulling
back the foreskin. Thrush can be passed on when having *** with someone
who is infected, but also if you wear too tight nylon or lycra clothes
or if you are taking certain antibiotics. Transmission can be prevented
by using condoms during *** and by men washing underneath their
foreskin. Treatment for thrush involves taking or applying anti fungal
treatments. Thrush can reoccur, especially in women. also known as
Trich is caused by a parasite that is found in women's vagina's and
men's urethra's. Often there are not any symptoms. If symptoms are
present, they can include pain when urinating and discharge in men and
discharge, soreness when having *** and when urinating and inflammation
of the vulva in women. Transmission normally occurs through having
oral, anal or vaginal *** with an infected person. Treatment consists
of taking antibiotics, and the infection should not reoccur.