Sexual Health Facts Verses Sexual Health Myths

The following is a list of sexual facts that are often believed to be sexual health myths that concern both male sexual health issues and female sexual health issues:

·         For birth control methods to be effective, they must be used correctly and consistently

·         Penicillin is still the medication of choice for the treatment of many sexual transmitted diseases

·         Taking certain medications, such as antibiotics, can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills

·         There is no method of contraception that is 100% effective

·         Birth control pills and/or diaphragms  protect against sexual transmitted disease

·         When used correctly, condoms can significantly reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexual transmitted disease, such as herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, Chlamydia, hepatitis B, and AIDS.

·         At least one in four Americans will have a sexually transmitted infection/disease (sexual transmitted disease) at some time in their lives.

·         For additional protection against sexual transmitted disease, latex condoms can be used in conjunction with a spermicide. (However, if a person is allergic to spermicide, the resulting irritation can increase the potential for infection).

·         Every day, an estimated 35,000 Americans get an sexual transmitted diseases

·         Certain sexual transmitted diseases such as syphilis and herpes may be shared with a partner via kissing.

·         Though the likelihood of getting genital warts can be decreased by condom use, contagious warts may exist elsewhere (such as on buttocks, inner thighs, outer lips).

·         Dental dams or plastic wrap need to be used in oral sex to prevent the transmission of sexual transmitted diseases.

·         When using a latex condom it is very important that you do not use an oil-based lubricant (such as massage oil, baby oil or Vaseline). Oil can damage the latex very quickly destroying the condom. (Use water-based lubricants, such as Astroglide or Probe, instead).

·         Many people with sexual transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea, HIV+, Chlamydia, and herpes, show absolutely NO visible symptoms.

·         Medical tests can determine if you or your partner have an sexual transmitted disease.

·         Some sexual transmitted diseases may stay in the system causing health problems or requiring medications forever.

·         Some sexual transmitted diseases, such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, can cause sterility in a man or a woman, rendering them unable to ever conceive a child.

·         The more sexual partners you have the greater your risk of acquiring an sexual transmitted disease.

·         A woman who does not use any form of birth control has an 85% chance of getting pregnant within one year.