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The
Holistic Wisdom Journal
September
15th , 2002 ~ Articles In This Issue...
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The
Art Of Tantra
Sacred
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STD's: Protection & Solutions
What
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If
you want to feel more peace, love, aliveness, and the best sex you
ever dreamed of, this Indian science and spiritual practice may
be perfect for you. Tantra is an ancient path to enlightenment with
roots in Buddhism and Hinduism. It's the art of loving yourself
and your partner to reach states of higher consciousness.
Sacred
Sexuality
The
tradition of Tantra teaches to focus universal personal energy so
we feel bliss in everything we do. Tantra can teach you how to channel
life force using sexual energy as a way to illuminate consciousness.
This is why Tantra is often called sacred sexuality, a celebration
of life, love, and spirit. If Tantra is a proven path to reaching
enlightenment, then why is it identified with sexuality? In the
West, we're taught to reason our way through life, make judgments
about right and wrong, and resist what's not working. In contrast,
Tantra teaches how to accept everything and flow through things
while not stressing out. We heighten our awareness of spirit and
move our energy through whatever life hits us with.
The
Path Of Love
Which
energy do Westerners have the most trouble accepting and enjoying?
You guessed it: sexuality. Tantric practices transform life using
ecstatic sexual energy, and why Tantra is often called the path
of love. It leads to complete connection with yourself, your beloved,
and the powers of the universe. Tantra is musical beauty, the ritual
of sacred sexuality, and a divine path to enlightenment.
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Rekindle the fire in your love relationship
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Expand your ability to feel pleasure
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Heal sexual problems & past wounds
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Feel ecstatic energy for long periods of time
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Transform damaged love relationships
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Celebrate playfulness in lovemaking
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Transform painful areas of your life
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Discover & celebrate your natural perfection
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Assist you with ejaculatory control
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Be more relaxed during high states of arousal
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Prolong & expand your orgasmic experience
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Dissolve guilts & fears blocking sexual desire
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Add creativity, sensuality, passion to your life
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Gain self-confidence & increase self-esteem
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Master specific tools to become a better lover
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Lead a more orgasmic life
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Hunger
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In
Tantric practice, you experience high states of sexual arousal while
remaining completely relaxed. You learn to transmute the sexual
energy generated by sacred union into a cosmic connection with the
divine. This altered state can only be called pure ecstasy.
The
vast majority of us were raised to believe that sex was sinful,
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sexual guilt and shame that blocks our ability to experience ecstasy.
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electrifies every stage of your life. The soul's hunger for ecstasy
is as real as the hunger for food.
Energetic
Healing
Tantra
enables you to dissolve hidden blocks, know who you really are,
and reach a higher state of awareness. It's also a loving practice
where you become more connected to your beloved, creating joy, pleasure,
playfulness, ecstasy, and bliss. If you want to deepen the intimacy
in your relationship, marriage, or with yourself, Tantra can assist
you through energetic healing of mind, body, and spirit. You can
work through inhibitions, sexual wounding, orgasm or erection difficulties,
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STD's:
Protection & Solutions
What
You Need To Know To Protect Yourself
And Those You Care About
By Lisa S. Lawless, C.E.O.
Holistic Wisdom Founder
With Direct Information Take From "Unspeakable.com"
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"I
already tested negative for HIV. Don't you trust me?"
"But
I don't sleep around."
"I
can't even talk about this stuff with my boyfriend--
how am I going to talk about it with my doctor?"
"I
don't enjoy sex as much when I have to wear a condom."
"Hey,
I'm clean-- no sores, no blisters. We're totally safe."
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DON'T WORRY, I'M PROTECTED. I'M ON THE PILL."
"I'm
afraid to tell my partner that I have an STD."
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It
is time that we have not only have open communication about sex,
but also about STDs. To get you started, I have outlined a quick
guide to some of the more commonly asked questions and a break down
of information regarding STDs that are most common so that you can
be educated about them and make appropriate choices for you and
your partner(s).
What
are STDs?
Sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs) are the more than 25 diseases that spread
through sexual contact.
How
common are STDs in America?
STDs
are extraordinarily common. For example, over 40 million people
are estimated to have chronic genital herpes, and there are an estimated
4 million new chlamydia cases a year.
Are
STDs, other than HIV/AIDS, really a serious threat?
Several
STDs other than HIV/AIDs (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome) are quite serious. Diseases like syphilis,
gonorrhea, and chlamydia can have long-term consequences, including
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can lead to sterility and
chronic pelvic pain. Human papilloma virus (HPV), the virus that
causes genital warts, is strongly linked to the development of cervical
cancer. STD infection during pregnancy can cause pregnancy complications
and, in some cases, lead to illness in the newborn.
Who
gets STDs?
STDs
know no boundaries. Anyone who is sexually active can contract a
sexually transmitted disease. STDs infect men and women of all ages,
regions, ethnic backgrounds, and incomes. One in five Americans
or approximately 56 million people carries an STD. Teenagers are
at the highest risk of getting an STD. This is because of behavioral
issues (teenagers are more prone to risk-taking) and biological
issues (the teenaged cervix is more susceptible to chlamydia and
gonorrhea infections).
Is
it true that women are at greater risk for STDs?
Because
of differences in anatomy, women are at greater risk of acquiring
an STD during male/female intercourse than are men. Women are more
likely than men to acquire chlamydia in a single act of unprotected
intercourse with an infected partner. These odds are twice as high
as a man's risk under the same circumstances. And because the female
anatomy often hides early symptoms of disease, women also suffer
more severe, long-term effects from STDs, such as pelvic inflammatory
disease and infertility. The good news is, women may get tested
and treated if they have annual gynecological exams.
Could
I have an STD and not even know it?
Yes.
The stealthy nature of so many STDs makes them difficult to diagnose.
Many people with STDs experience no noticeable symptoms. That doesn't
mean that an asymptomatic STD infection won't cause problems down
the road. So if you think you have an STD, see your healthcare provider
right away.
Can
I get herpes or other STDs from a towel or a toilet seat?
Most
STDs are spread only through direct sexual contact with an infected
person. However, pubic lice and scabies are associated with close
body contact, not necessarily sexual contact. It's rare, but possible,
to become infected with pubic lice or scabies as a result of contact
with infested clothes, sheets, or towels.
Can
condoms prevent STDs?
More
and more people are using condoms. Research shows that latex condoms,
when used correctly, are effective in reducing the transmission
of most infectious diseases, including HIV. One of the problems
with condoms is that many people use them incorrectly or sporadically.
Remember, no method except abstinence is 100% effective. An
example of an STD that is not preventable by using a condom is Genital
Warts as contact with the skin in any area of the body can transmit
it.
What
should I do if I think I have an STD?
If
you think you have an STD or have been exposed to one, see a healthcare
provider immediately. Timing is everything: beginning treatment
early helps minimize the long-term effects of most STDs. You also
need to abstain from sexual contact until you're sure that you can't
pass the STD on to someone else. That means no sex with anyone until
your healthcare provider assures you that you're no longer contagious.
You also need to make certain that your partner is tested--to ensure
his/her health and also to make sure you don't get reinfected.
Is
there any way to be 100% sure that I'm not carrying a STD?
Unfortunately,
no. No test for any STD is 100% accurate. Some STDs don't show up
right away, even to your healthcare provider. The time it takes
for an infection to show up in testing can be anywhere from a couple
of days to a few years. If you think you have an STD, get tested.
Even if you test negative, you should continue practicing safer
sex.
Is
there an HPV (the virus that causes genital warts) test for men
without symptoms?
Human
Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the virus that causes genital warts and
cervical dysplasia (abnormal Pap smear). Diagnosing HPV in men without
symptoms can be difficult. It is also possible for men to think
they have no symptoms when they actually do. A healthcare provider
often can see small warts, particularly if they are right inside
the opening of the penis. Those warts can be treated, but most men
with HPV do not have any symptoms. There is no treatment for asymptomatic
HPV.
Just
the idea of talking about safer sex and sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs) often leaves both men and women speechless.
Is
it normal to feel depressed about having an STD?
If
you discover that you have an STD, or think you have one, it's normal
to feel embarrassed, worried, and even angry. Most people have some
kind of emotional reaction. It's important to remember that you're
not alone. STDs are very common. Twelve million STD infections occur
every year. It's also important to seek help. Confide in your doctor
or healthcare provider and begin treatment. Taking control of the
situation may help you manage your feelings.
Can
I test myself for STDs?
It's
not a good idea. While some STDs may present identifiable symptoms,
such as discharge or warts, many are not easily identifiable. Even
more are asymptomatic (without symptoms). At this point, diagnosing
STDs requires clinical training or laboratory tests. Currently there
are no home tests for STDs available, although this may change in
the future. A home HIV test was recently approved by the FDA and
is available.
I'm
thinking about getting an AIDS test. What's the difference between
"confidential" and "anonymous" testing?
There
is an important difference between confidential and anonymous testing
for HIV, and the kind of testing you choose may have long-term implications.
Confidential testing is a good option for people who need an official
copy of their test result with their name on it. Confidential test
results become part of your medical records, which can be released
only with your written permission. Anonymous testing leaves no paper
trail. When you have an anonymous test, you are known only by number,
and the only person who learns the results is you.
How
can I get more information about STDs?
To
find out more about STDs, their symptoms, treatment, and prevention,
check out the information below. You also can contact your healthcare
provider or local health department, or call the National STD Hotline
at 1-800-227-8922.
To
see pictures of STDs CLICK HERE
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Aware That These Are Graphic Images
Chlamydia
Chlamydia
is the number one bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD) in
the United States today. Four million new cases of chlamydia occur
each year. It's particularly common among teens and young adults.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can be caused by chlamydia,
is a leading cause of infertility when left untreated.
Symptoms-
Chlamydia
is known as the "silent epidemic" because three quarters of the
women and half of the men with the disease have no symptoms. Possible
symptoms include discharge from the penis or vagina and a burning
sensation when urinating. Additional symptoms for women include
lower abdominal pain or pain during intercourse and bleeding between
menstrual periods. Men may experience burning and itching around
the opening of the penis and/or pain and swelling in the testicles.
Testing-
There
are two kinds of test for chlamydia. One involves collecting a small
amount of fluid from an infected site (cervix or penis) with a cotton
swab. These tests are universally available. New tests, which use
only urine samples, will be available soon and will make testing
much easier and less painful.
Treatment-
There
has been major progress in the treatment of chlamydia with antibiotics
over the past few years. A single dose of azithromycin (click here
for full prescribing information; download the latest version of
Adobe Acrobat Reader free) or a week of doxycycline (twice daily)
are the most commonly used treatments. (For the U.S. only) Common
side effects of these treatments include diarrhea (7%), nausea (5%),
abdominal pain (5%), and vomiting (2%).
Prevention-
You
can get and spread chlamydia through unprotected vaginal and anal
sex. Preventing chlamydia means approaching sexual relationships
responsibly: limit the number of your sex partners, use condoms,
and if you think you are infected, avoid any sexual contact and
visit a local STD clinic, hospital, or your doctor. Be sure your
partner is treated to avoid becoming reinfected.
Genital
Warts
Genital
warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), one of the
most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). HPV is the name
of a group of viruses that includes more than 60 different types.
An estimated 40 million Americans are infected with HPV, with 1
million new cases each year.
Symptoms-
Most
HPV infections are subclinical--that means that there are no visible
signs. Subclinical HPV infections can cause abnormal cell growth
(dysplasia) on the female cervix. Visible signs of the disease include
condylomata, which range from soft, pink, cauliflower-like warts
to hard, smooth, yellow-gray warts. In women, they may develop inside
the vagina, where they are hard to detect. They may also appear
on the lips of the vagina or around the anus.
In
men, they usually appear on the penis, but are sometimes found on
the scrotum (the sac that holds the testicles) or around the anus.
If there are visible signs, you will notice them within 3 weeks
to 6 months after having sex with someone who is infected. This
time period makes it difficult to track the infection as it is passed
from partner to partner.
Testing-
Your
healthcare provider can check closely to detect warts or other abnormal
tissue. For women, the Pap smear is designed to detect precancerous
changes in the cervix and may show changes caused by HPV infection.
Generally, asymptomatic men with HPV are hard to diagnose and usually
aren't treated.
Treatment-
There
are several ways to remove visible genital warts, but the underlying
HPV infection can't be cured.
The
virus that causes genital warts stays in your body and can cause
warts to appear in the future. A doctor can get rid of smaller warts
by freezing them (cryotherapy) or by burning them off with an acidic
chemical such as podophyllin. In severe cases, wart treatment may
require laser surgery. All three procedures can typically be done
in a doctor's office with local anesthetic.
Prevention-
Genital
warts are transmitted when the HPV virus is passed from one person
to another during sex. You get genital warts by having sex with
someone who is infected. People who have many sexual partners put
themselves at higher risk for genital warts. Latex condoms, used
properly, provide some protection if they cover the area of infection.
Women: be sure to have regular Pap smears.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea
is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) which, if not treated
early, can cause serious problems, especially for women. About 1
million American men and women contract gonorrhea each year.
Symptoms-
It's
possible to have gonorrhea without any symptoms. If symptoms do
appear, they may include discharge from the penis or vagina, the
need to urinate often, burning or pain when urinating, and in women,
bleeding between monthly periods. About half of the women with gonorrhea
have no symptoms.
Testing-
The
only way to find out whether or not you have gonorrhea is to get
tested. The test is simple: the doctor takes a sample of fluid from
the penis or vagina and sends it to a lab.
Treatment
Gonorrhea
is treated with antibiotics. Common treatments use drugs such as
ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, cefixime, ceftriaxone, and most recently
- azithromycin (click here for full prescribing information; download
the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader free). Azithromycin is
a single-dose oral medication. The most common side effects with
2-gram azithromycin include nausea (18%), diarrhea/loose stools
(14%), vomiting (7%), abdominal pain (7%), vaginitis (2%), dyspepsia
(1%), and dizziness (1%). Ineffective or incomplete treatment can
result in serious problems later, such as chronic lower abdominal
pain, sterility, tubal pregnancy, and painful joints. In order to
avoid reinfection and potential transmission of infection to others,
you should stop having sex until both you and your partner are cured.
Prevention
You
can get and spread gonorrhea through oral, anal, and vaginal sex.
Preventing gonorrhea means approaching sexual relationships responsibly:
limit the number of your sex partners, use condoms, and if you think
you are infected, avoid any sexual contact and visit a local STD
clinic, hospital, or your doctor. Make sure both partners are treated.
Hepatitis
B
Hepatitis
B is an infection of the liver caused by a virus. It's 100 times
more infectious than HIV. About 300,000 Americans get hepatitis
B each year. Most people recover, but a few become chronic carriers
with increased risk of serious problems later, such as permanent
liver disease and cancer of the liver.
Symptoms-
Symptoms
usually appear within 2 to 6 weeks after contact. They can include
poor appetite; nausea; vomiting; headaches; general malaise; jaundice
(yellowing of eyes and skin); dark, tea-colored urine; and light-colored
stools. Even without symptoms, you can pass the virus to others.
Chronic carriers carry the hepatitis B virus for the rest of their
lives and unknowingly pass it to their sex partners.
Testing-
Routine
testing is not usually indicated unless the patient is symptomatic
from jaundice or has had recent sexual exposure to someone with
hepatitis. Sometimes, serological testing is done as part of a hepatitis
B vaccination program. However, if you've already had hepatitis
B, you don't need to be vaccinated. Remember that 90% to 95% of
people who have hepatitis B will fully recover.
Treatment-
For
acute hepatitis B, treatment includes rest and diet. There are some
new treatments for chronic hepatitis, including interferon. If your
sex partner or a member of your household is found to have hepatitis
B, you should consult your doctor or healthcare provider and get
immunized. Immunization may include hepatitis B immune globulin
and hepatitis B vaccination series.
Prevention-
Like
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the hepatitis B virus
is spread through contact with infected blood or body fluids. You
can get hepatitis B from vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse. It
also can be passed from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth.
To minimize your risk of contracting hepatitis B, do not share needles
or syringes, or instruments used in ear-piercing, tattooing, or
hair removal. Do not share toothbrushes or razors. If you have sex,
reduce your risk by using condoms. If you are infected, avoid sex
and other close contact, such as kissing, until your doctor says
it's okay. Hepatitis B is the only sexually transmitted disease
(STD) that can be effectively prevented by a vaccine. The Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends vaccination for all newborns
in order to prevent infection of hepatitis B later on. The vaccine
is highly effective and should be strongly considered. Check with
your doctor to find out if you should be vaccinated against it.
Herpes
Genital
herpes is a chronic, lifelong viral infection. An estimated 40 million
people have it. Each year, about 500,000 new people get symptomatic
herpes. There are even more people who have no symptoms.
Symptoms-
Symptoms vary. Most people have no noticeable symptoms. If you do
get symptoms, you'll probably notice them 2 to 20 days after having
sex with someone who is infected. Early symptoms may include a burning
sensation in the genitals, lower back pain, pain when urinating,
and flu-like symptoms. A few days later, small red bumps may appear
in the genital area. Later, these bumps can develop into painful
blisters, which then crust over, form a scab, and heal.
Testing-
Sometimes
the diagnosis can be made by physical examination alone. For testing,
the doctor will collect a small amount of fluid from the sores and
send it to a lab to see if the herpes virus is present. It may take
up to 2 weeks to get the results. If no sores are present, testing
may be difficult. At present, a blood test for herpes is available
only in a few research centers.
Treatment-
Although
herpes is a chronic, lifelong viral infection, you can treat the
symptoms. Treatment of genital herpes outbreaks, especially when
started early, shortens the duration of the outbreak and reduces
the symptoms. The drugs used are Acyclovir and, more recently, Valtrex.
Prevention-
You
can get and spread herpes through oral, anal and vaginal sex. Preventing
the spread of herpes means approaching sexual relationships responsibly:
limit the number of your sex partners, use condoms, and if you think
you are infected, avoid any sexual contact and visit a local sexually
transmitted disease (STD) clinic, hospital, or your doctor. Remember
that many genital herpes infections are spread by people with no
noticeable symptoms. You also can get the herpes virus from kissing,
touching, and caressing infected areas. In cases where people have
more than six outbreaks a year, preventative (prophylactic) suppressive
therapy is available.
HIV/AIDS
AIDS
stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Sound serious? It
is. AIDS is currently the leading cause of death in men between
the ages of 25 and 44 in the United States. Think women aren't at
risk? Think again. AIDS is the fourth leading cause of death in
women in this age group. AIDS is caused by HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency
Virus, which attacks the body's immune system. Without immunologic
protection, people with AIDS suffer from fatal infections and cancers.
Symptoms-
You
can be infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and have no
symptoms at all. On average, it takes about 7 to 9 years for symptoms
to develop. Most symptoms of AIDS are not caused directly by the
HIV virus, but by an infection or other condition acquired due to
the weakened immune system. Symptoms can include severe weight loss,
fevers, headaches, drenching night sweats, fatigue, severe diarrhea,
shortness of breath, and difficulty swallowing. The symptoms tend
to last for weeks or months at a time and do not go away without
treatment. Since these symptoms are commonly seen in other diseases,
you can't assume any symptom is HIV/AIDS-related until you get laboratory
tests. See a doctor if you think you may be at risk or if you have
symptoms.
Testing-
The
only way to tell if you have been infected with HIV is by taking
an HIV blood test. The test can be performed at an AIDS testing
site, a doctor's office, or clinic. HIV testing includes pretest
counseling and an explanation of the benefits of testing. You may
want to seek anonymous testing. When you undergo anonymous testing,
you're identified only by number, and you're the only one who finds
out the test results. The CDC National AIDS Hotline, 1-800-342-AIDS,
can help you find a test site in your area. Home test kits are available.
Treatment-
There
is no cure for HIV infection or AIDS. If you have been exposed to
HIV, you need to tell your sex partners and anyone with whom you
have shared needles and syringes that they too may have been exposed
to the virus. They should all be tested for HIV infection. Health
departments can help you contact former partners if you don't want
to do this yourself. Anti-HIV treatment is usually indicated once
the T-cell count goes below 500 (indicating a very weakened immune
system).
Therapy
for the viral infection, with antiretroviral drugs, uses two classes
of drugs: the nucleoside analogs (AZT, ddi, ddc, D4T) and the new
protease inhibitors. Treatment is complex and is shown to prolong
life. A major focus of HIV treatment is preventing other infections
(opportunistic infection prophylaxis). For example, pneumocystis
(PCP), tuberculosis, and systemic fungal infections can be effectively
prevented, and all of these are big problems in HIV patients. Treatment
of pregnant women with AZT has been shown to substantially reduce
transmission of HIV to the unborn baby.
Prevention-
HIV
is spread in two main ways: through unprotected sexual intercourse
with an infected person, or through sharing drug needles or syringes
with an infected person. Women infected with HIV also can pass the
virus to their babies during pregnancy or birth.
HIV
is not passed by everyday social contact. Touching, hugging, and
shaking hands with an infected person is safe. Some people think
they may get HIV by donating blood. This is not so. A new needle
is used for every donor, and you do not come into contact with anyone
else's blood. Donated blood is now always screened for HIV, therefore,
the risk of getting it from a blood transfusion in the United States
is very, very low.
Kissing
an infected person on the cheek or with dry lips is not a known
risk. No
cases of AIDS or of HIV infection due to kissing have ever been
reported. Short of avoiding sex entirely, you can protect yourself
by having safer sex. Stay with one partner with whom you have discussed
AIDS and who is prepared to have safer sex. Latex condoms have been
shown to prevent HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Personal items such as razors and toothbrushes also may be blood-contaminated.
Do not share them with an infected person.
Syphilis
Syphilis
is a serious disease that can be debilitating and even result in
death if left untreated. You can have syphilis without knowing it
and pass it on to others. There are an estimated 120,000 new cases
of syphilis in the United States each year.
Symptoms-
Syphilis
has three stages. During the first stage, a painless sore may appear
at the spot where the bacteria first entered the body (usually from
10 to 90 days after sexual contact with an infected person). This
sore may appear around or in the vagina, on the penis, or inside
the mouth or anus. Sores inside the vagina or anus are often unnoticed
and may disappear on their own if not treated, but the bacterial
infection remains. The second stage occurs from 3 weeks to 3 months
after the primary stage and includes flu-like symptoms and possible
hair loss.
Some
people experience a rash on the palms of the hands and soles of
the feet, as well as over the entire body. Although extremely rare,
tertiary syphilis can appear 3 to 10 years or more after the first
and second stages. Symptoms of this stage may include skin lesions,
mental deterioration, loss of balance and vision, loss of sensation,
shooting pains in the legs, and heart disease.
Testing-
See
a doctor immediately if there's a chance you've been exposed to
syphilis. A simple blood test can usually determine whether or not
you have the disease. However, if you become infected 2 to 3 weeks
prior to testing, the blood test might not be sensitive enough to
pick it up.
Treatment-
Fortunately, syphilis can be treated with proper antibiotics. The
most common treatments are penicillin injections.
Prevention-
You
can get and spread syphilis through oral, anal, and vaginal sex.
Preventing
syphilis means approaching sexual relationships responsibly: limit
the number of your sex partners, use condoms, and if you think you
are infected, avoid any sexual contact and visit a local sexually
transmitted disease (STD) clinic, hospital, or your doctor immediately.
Be sure that your partners are tested, as well.
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis
("trich") is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD), attacking
2 to 3 million Americans every year. It is caused by infection with
a flagellated protozoan, Trichomonas vaginalis.
Symptoms-
Many
people with trichomoniasis experience no symptoms. Women may experience
itching, burning, vaginal or vulval redness, unusual vaginal discharge,
frequent and/or painful urination, discomfort during intercourse,
and abdominal pain. Symptoms tend to worsen after menstruation.
Men are usually asymptomatic, but symptoms can include unusual penile
discharge, painful urination, and tingling inside the penis.
Testing-
The
healthcare provider will collect a sample of secretions from the
penis or vagina and send it to a lab to see if trichomonas is present.
It may take up to 2 weeks to get the result. Some providers can
do a quick office examination of vaginal secretions.
Treatment-
Trichomoniasis
can be treated with antibiotics, usually a single dose of metronidazole
(Flagyl).
Prevention-
As
with other diseases, trichomoniasis is spread through sexual contact.
Using condoms (or another barrier method) provides some protection,
as does knowing your partner's sexual history. Trichomania can also
survive on infected objects such as sheets and towels, and could
possibly be transmitted by sharing those objects. It is especially
important for the male partner to be treated--even though he is
almost always asymptomatic.
In
Closing-
I
know that it is difficult to even think about STDs let alone study
them. If there is one "tip" that I can give you it is
to stay empowered with accurate information and make choices that
show respect to yourself and others.
With
much sincerity,
Lisa
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see pictures of STDs CLICK HERE
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