Sexually transmitted disease

Sex Education is a Contraceptive “According to the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of 40,000 to 80,000 new cases of HIV are reported each year in the U.S. It is estimated that half of all new infections are among people younger than 25” (quoted in Statistics). There have been many debates over this topic. When is the right time to talk about sex and would it make them more curious? Children are already curious about their bodies; the goal is to make sure they…

Children are taught from a young age to respect themselves and their bodies. As they grow up they are exposed to the reality of sex. Often times, this takes place in public schools, but what exactly are students being taught in sexual education and who is responsible for the next generation’s decisions regarding this topic? Public school teachers are obligated to present contraception and “safe sex,” in a positive light. While this appears fine on the surface, it seems to be propaganda. What is…

AIDS and HIV aren’t the only high risk, there are also other sexually transmitted diseases. So many responsibilities come with not practicing safe sex and when you don’t you’re putting yourself at risk of possibly catching an incurable infection and even unplanned pregnancy. Everyone isn’t to be trusted even when you feel like…

Children’s growth and development are fast when they grow. It is important to regular check children’s growth and development in order to find or prevent problems. The regular well child visit can prevent illness by scheduled immunization, track growth and development, raise concerns, counsel behaviors issues, nutrition, exercise, and unintentional injury, and build trust relationship among pediatrician, parents, and child (Lin, 2015). For adolescent, hormones trigger rapid and profound physical…

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that affects the reproductive system. It is a very common yet curable STD among young sexually active men and women. Although women are more generally affected by this disease, men are able to become infected and pass it on as well. This particular type of STD is caused by a small single-celled parasitic organism called Trichomonas vaginalis. The parasite is oval in shape with four hair like strands protruding out of it which helps to propel the…

It is highly important to educate adolescent age adults early in their development about human sexuality and the effects of it. Poor education results in unfortunate situations; which is why a valuable education is needed in dealing with adolescent aged people. However, I believe adolescent age adults don't necessarily process the helpful information in ways expected by the educators of sexual human development. Sometimes educating teens and getting them to learn important information that may…

A sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be either bacterial or viral it is contracted most often through sexual activity. This essay will focus on gonorrhea, a bacterial STI but mainly on its causes, ways of transmission, the symptoms for both males and females, the way it is diagnosed and treated and effective prevention methods. (Rathus, Nevid, Fishner-Rathus, Mckay, 2016, p.356). Gonorrhea is a highly common bacterial STI it is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, it can only…

Determining the right age for sex education in schools Sex education is always a controversial topic. Most school in the united state usually provides their students with some types of sex education according to the grade there in. However some school decides upon the curriculum. Some schools leave it up to the students’ teacher to make that decision if they want to bring that topic up. Others argue that it is the parent’s responsibility to teach their children about sex. Some parents are for…

relationships, unintentional pregnancy, dating and sexual violence and the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The article begins by including detailed statistics of STI’s and teen pregnancies, placing prominence on the benefits of a healthy relationship approach. Throughout, the focus is on health promotion strategies within relationships to preclude and diminish the levels of disease. It was acknowledged that there is a lack of framework available in public…

Once you become sexually active, you should be aware of all things that engaging in sexual acts entails. Being uneducated in this manner could have serious, even life-threatening, consequences for you or your partner. This is why it is critical that you know about STD symptoms and STDs. Being unaware of STDs and their symptoms puts you at a high risk for contracting one of these diseases. Should you contact an STD, particularly an incurable one, you will immensely regret not educating yourself…