The document discusses the importance of safe sex in the context of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their prevalence in a population of over 140 million, with 3.1 million living with HIV/AIDS. It highlights the risks, causes, symptoms, and complications of STIs, particularly the higher susceptibility of women. Prevention strategies include practicing safe sex, regular testing, and avoiding high-risk behaviors.

1. OMOLU CHIDI
SAY NO TO UNSAFE SEX.
Population: Over 140 million
Population living with HIV/AIDS:3.1 million
No. Of People in need of ARV:1.5 million
Number Currently On ARV :359,181

2. 
 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), or sexually transmitted
infections (STIs), are generally acquired by sexual contact. The
organisms that cause sexually transmitted diseases may pass from
person to person in blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily
fluids.
 Some such infections can also be transmitted non-sexually, such as
from mother to infant during pregnancy or childbirth, or through
blood transfusions or shared needles.
 Women Have a Higher Risk
Because of the way women's bodies are designed, they are more
likely to get STDs and have more serious problems because of
them. Some of the common STDs, like Chlamydia and gonorrhea,
don't usually show any symptoms in women.
 If women don't get treated, the infections can make them sterile,
which means they'll never be able to get pregnant. Other STDs,
like HPV, herpes, and HIV stay with you for life. HPV can cause
cancer when you get older and HIV causes AIDS.
INTRODUCTION

3. 
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have different signs and
symptoms. That’s why they may go unnoticed until
complications occur or a partner is diagnosed. :
 Sores or bumps on the private parts or in the oral or rectal
area.
 Painful or burning urination.
 Discharge from the Penis.
 Vaginal discharge.
 Unusual vaginal bleeding.
 Lower abdominal pain.
 Rash over the trunk, hands or feet
Signs and Symptoms

4. 
 Causes:
 Bacteria (gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia)
 Parasites (trichomoniasis)
 Viruses (human papillomavirus, private part herpes, HIV)
Sexual activity plays a role in spreading many other infectious agents,
it’s also possible to be infected without sexual contact. Examples
include the hepatitis A, B and C viruses
RISK FACTORS:
 Having vaginal, or oral sex without a condom;
 A history of unprotected sex
 Having multiple sex partners;
 Having anonymous sex partners;
 Having sex while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lower
inhibitions and result in greater sexual risk-taking.
Causes/Risk factors

5. 
 Practice safe sex: This simply means the use latex condoms or other
barrier methods as this prevents you from contacting infections.
 Get Tested Regularly, and Encourage Your Partners To Do The
Same.(syphilis blood test) repeat test 6 weeks after the first test.
 Avoid anonymous, casual sex. Don’t look for sex partners online or
in bars and clubs-you don’t know their status.
 Limit or eliminate drug and alcohol use before and during sex;
 Stay with one uninfected partner.
 Bath before and after sex.
 Do not practice oral sex 2 hours after brushing your mouth.
 Abstinence
 Get an HIV blood test, to find out if you’ve been infected with HIV.
 Get vaccination for Hepatitis B or A.
 Do not donate blood, unless you know you have never been
infected with HIV, hepatitis or syphilis.
 Get Treated also encourage your partner to do so and avoid sex
until treatment is completed to avoid re-infecting your partner.
Prevention of STI’s

6. 
Prompt treatment can help prevent these complications of some STIs.
 Sores or bumps anywhere on the body
 Recurrent genital sores
 Generalized skin rash
 Scrotal pain, redness and swelling
 Pelvic pain
 Hair loss
 Pregnancy complications
 Syphilis can lead to paralysis, mental problems, heart damage,
blindness and even death.
 Eye inflammation
 Arthritis
 Pelvic inflammatory disease
 Infertility
 Certain cancers, such as HPV-associated cervical and rectal cancers
Remember That Your Brain Is Your Most Important Sex Organ
Complications of STD’s