Minimize Your Risk of Contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections

Minimize your risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections

STI's:

* Represent a group of contagious infections that are spread through sexual contact

* 25 types of STI's have been identified; all can be treated if detected early.

Protection:

* Latex condoms provide the best protection against STI's

* When it comes to sex, you've got three basic options:

o Do it recklessly

o Do it safely

o Don't do it

Some signs of a STI are pain during or after urination, or unusual discharge from the penis or vaginal areas.

If you contract a STI in form anyone you've had sex with, so that he or she may receive early treatment before the disease progresses.

Conclusion

Pay more attention to nutrition:

* You should increase consumption of natural fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains and decrease consumption of processed, fatty, and fried foods.

Become more physically active:

* Engage in a balance blend of exercise that builds stamina, strength, and flexibility.

Be careful not to cheat on sleep:

* College students need to get more sleep and develop more regular or consistent sleep habits.

Drink alcohol responsibly or not at all:

* Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol or use of other mind-altering substances that can threaten your physical health, impair your mental judgment, and increase your tendency to engage in dangerous, risk-taking behavior.

Minimize the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections:

* Abstinence means that you're electing not to have sexual intercourse at this particular time in life.