We all agree sex is a pleasurable activity. But you need to be careful and aware that you can contract certain sexually transmitted diseases too.
Gonorrhea: Gonorrhea is another STD that you should be aware of. It often goes undiagnosed as the symptoms are not really apparent. Men may notice pain while passing urine, as well as whitish or greenish discharge from the penis. Women may experience pain while urinating, vaginal bleeding between periods and increased amounts of vaginal discharge.
Syphilis: The damage caused by syphilis can extend far beyond the genitals and affect a person’s skin, mucous membranes and even organs like the brain and the heart. The disease can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early, but may require surgical intervention if brought to notice late.
Chlamydia: Chlamydia infects the penis as well as the vagina and is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. The consequences of this disease affect women far more seriously than men and can cause permanent damage to their reproductive system.
Genital herpes: Genital herpes is a horrific STD that can cause the appearance of blisters on genital areas. If left untreated, these blisters can grow in size and break open, causing much pain. The fluid in the blisters carries the virus.
Genital warts: Caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), this STD can cause the appearance of horrific looking small growths around the genital area. Usually, these warts don’t cause severe pain but may cause itching and bleeding.
Hepatitis: Hepatitis is a disease that can cause liver inflammation. There are five types of the disease: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D and Hepatitis E. Vaccination can prevent some types of Hepatitis. Some of the common symptoms that can be seen in severe cases of hepatitis are: jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), dark coloured urine, nausea and extreme fatigue.
HIV/AIDS: Surely, the most commonly known STD, HIV/AIDS is a fatal disease where the immune system is affected. After a point, the immune system becomes so weak that it is unable to guard against any disease or infection. Some of the symptoms include persistent fever, severe malnutrition and extreme fatigue.