www.realityworks.com Sexually Transmitted Infections STIs What You DON’T KNOW Can Hurt You! Experiential Learning Technology 1
www.realityworks.com Sexually Transmitted Infections Also called Sexually Transmitted Infections (S.T.I.’s), Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Venereal Diseases(VD) Experiential Learning Technology 2
www.realityworks.com Sexually Trasmitted Infections: Every 15 SECONDS someone in the United States get an S.T.I.!! • Herpes • HIV/AIDS • Chlamydia • Gonorrhea • Syphilis • Genital Warts (HPV) • Genital Crabs • Scabies • And more……… Experiential Learning Technology 3
www.realityworks.com The Number 5 is important! • You have a 1 in 5 chance of contracting an STD if you are sexually active! Kaposi's Sarcoma Genital Herpes Pubic Lice Experiential Learning Technology 4
www.realityworks.com Truth About Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) • Some are curable • Some are not curable • Some are deadly • Often no symptoms • Condoms protect against some STI’s, but not others • You need a clinical exam every year if you are sexually active! Experiential Learning Technology 5
www.realityworks.com There Are 3 S.T.I.’s We Have No Cure For: • Herpes Simples II • Genital Warts/HPV • HIV “You get them for life…..!” (And yes you can get them if you have oral sex!) Experiential Learning Technology 6
www.realityworks.com Gonorrhea and Chlamydia • Caused by a bacteria • No symptoms • Discharge • Painful Urination • Swelling of Testicle • PID • Infertility • Antibiotics Experiential Learning Technology 7
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www.realityworks.com Gonorrhea
www.realityworks.com Genital Warts (HPV) 1. The most common STD in America. Caused by a virus! 2. 100 different types/6 cause cancer 3. 95% of all cervical cancers are caused by HPV 4. HPV can lead to head/neck cancer 5. 78% of sexually active teens have HPV and most don’t know it! 6. No cure!
www.realityworks.com Genital Warts
www.realityworks.com Herpes Simplex II • Caused by a virus • Blister-like sores • NOT curable • Painful Outbreaks • Burning on Urination
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www.realityworks.com Hepatitis • Hepatitis is a disease which causes inflammation of the liver, and sometimes death. There are 4 forms of hepatitis (A, B, C and D), only the sexually transmitted ones (Hepatitis A and B) will be discussed here. Experiential Learning Technology 14
www.realityworks.com Pubic Lice (Caused by a Parasite)
www.realityworks.com Pubic Lice
www.realityworks.com Scabies (Caused by a Mite-Tiny Insect)
www.realityworks.com Scabies Scabies is a contagious, itchy skin condition caused by very sm all, w ingless insects or m ites called the Hum an I tch m ite or Scabies itch m ite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hom inis ( Hering) , a tiny insect just visible to the eye ( about 0 .4 m m ) and is tiny, eight- legged creature w ith a round body.
www.realityworks.com Syphilis (Caused by a bacteria so it can be treated with antibiotics) First Stage: Chancre
www.realityworks.com Syphilis Second Stage: Rash
www.realityworks.com HIV (Is a virus-no cure!) • What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? • How is it transmitted? – Blood – Semen – Vaginal Fluids – Breast Milk • Do I need to be tested?
www.realityworks.com AIDS Infections Herpes Zoster Kaposi's Sarcoma (Shingles) Tuberculosis in the Lung
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www.realityworks.com Abstinence • An equal opportunity for everyone. • Requires no prescription or trips to the grocery store or pharmacy • Is always readily available as an option • Freedom from STI’s, pregnancy, and other physical, social and emotional consequences.
www.realityworks.com Sexual Activity: Risky Business…! • Is it safe? • Is it legal? • Is it respectful? • Is it healthy? • How about my parents? Are you going to take the risk?
www.realityworks.com Responsible ABC’s of Prevention • A=Abstinence • B=Be Monogamous – (one partner) • C=Condom • D=Disease/Death YOU DECIDE!
www.realityworks.com Remember: Life is Full of Choices
www.realityworks.com The Choice is Yours!!! Experiential Learning Technology 28
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