Most teens become sexually active between ages 16-17. Sex education in public schools is optional and many teens are embarrassed to take the class. There are five categories of STDs - bacterial, fungal, viral, parasites, and protozoal - which can be transmitted through bodily fluids and some stay with a person for life. Common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, herpes, and HPV. While contraceptives can prevent pregnancy, condoms are the most effective at around 94% in preventing STDs if used correctly and consistently. Abstinence is the only 100% effective way to prevent STDs.

1. Sexual Transmitted Diseases and PreventionSexual EncountersAmelia Lewis

2. The average age people are starting to become sexually active is 16 – 17 years oldSingle Sex Ed classes are voluntary to take in public school systemsMost teens choose not to take the class for fear of embarrassment or shame. Sexually Active Teens

3. Sexually Transmitted DiseasesThere are five different types of STD’sBacterial, Fungal, Viral, Parasites, and ProtozoalSome are curable, while others will be with you for the rest of your lifeTransmitted though mucous membranes in the penis, vulva, urinary track, mouth, throat, respiratory tract, and eyes

4. ChancroidChlamydiaGranulomaInguinaleGonorrheaSyphilisTineacrurisCandidiasisTrichomoniasisBacterialFungal & ProtozoalTypes

5. Viral Hepatitis (B)Herpes simplexRetrovirusHuman Papilloma VirusMolluscumcontagiosumCrab louseScabiesViralParasitesTypes

6. PreventionThere are other contraception methods that do not prevent against STD’s but against pregnancySTD’s and pregnancy can both be prevented with protection/condomsMale condom 94%Female condom 94%Diaphragm 85%Cervical cap 87%Sponge 90%

7. Chart of Effectiveness

8. This is the only 100% way of preventing any STD’s and/or pregnancy.Even if you are extremely careful with precautions, something can always happen.Abstinence