How STD can be prevented with an open mind and approach

Male STD test

There are certain misconceptions that need to be cleared of when it comes to being really aware of sexual diseases caused due to sexual contacts. But what has been seen is that the transfer of the diseases, as per many surveys, has been more from males to females than females to males. The sexually transmitted diseases have made both the women and the men more susceptible. The diseases that they acquire are through sexual activities that they indulge in where one of the partners is already infected and transfers the infection to the other partner in the process. 

There are certain STD symptoms in male that one should be aware of so that STD could be immediately detected and treated. However, to save oneself from any disease one should remember certain guidelines so that no form of STD is acquired. When the disease is in the initial stages, the symptoms are subtle and mild. Due to this, many men find it hard to identify that they are already contracted by some form of infection. Unless and until the complications are magnified on the body, the realization does not occur that they have STD. the major reason of acquiring the diseases is the unsafe sex. It does not matter whether the man is single or married; every man has the tendency to acquire a certain infection if he does not practice safe sex. If the person feels the symptoms of the disease, it is advisable for him to seek a doctor’s help immediately as the medical opinion is what is of paramount importance in his current life. 

Using a condom while having sexual intercourse has always been recommended because unsafe sex is what the biggest source of all the diseases is. Here are the common types of STDs in men: HIV (which can eventually lead to AIDS), Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and herpes, Trichomoniasis, scabies, pubic lice, and cytomegalovirus. One might think that the feel of the symptoms is just a statement as to feel the symptom may not be possible. But there are signs that occur in the body that make you realize that you are undergoing a problem. The male may have a deep pelvic ache or prostatitis, itching, pain, burning genital, cloudy urine, bumps and sores, blisters, frequency in urination, discharge and even drips from the male organ and a burning sensation while urinating. These are one of the few symptoms of STDs. There are certain other symptoms as well that are unique to certain type only. 

To detect the disease in males, Male STD test kits are available that can enable one in testing the problems at home itself. With these kits, the information of following the procedure is clearly mentioned which becomes convenient for the first time users as well. The idea is to protect oneself than put in the lengthy procedure of curing the problem. Therefore, do not indulge there, where the scope is always open for you to contract the problem. 

Preventing the spread of herpes with careful measures

at home herpes test

Unawareness of problems is what causes further problems. When you know zilch about the background of a disease, you move towards it. Do you know that millions of people are affected by STDs just before they were not aware that their partners had contracted this disease? What is even more shocking is that even their partners were unaware that they themselves were suffering from sexual diseases. It is not a mere conjecture that this sole problem of ‘unawareness’ is what causes the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. To talk of prevention here would be irrational because prevention is only possible when you know that the possibility of contraction exists. 

The main cause of the infection is through intercourse with somebody who is already suffering from the infection. There are so many diseases that spread due to sexual activity that they have been categorized under STD category. The most conspicuous and widely heard ones are Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, Aids and syphilis (this one has was widely spread in 80’s and 90’s). This transmission can happen from a man to a woman and from a woman to a man. However, what has been noticed is that woman undergoing severe problems once they contract STD. The disease automatically transmits to the baby being carried by a pregnant lady if she has an STD. with bacteria or parasites, your STD could be treated with antibiotics or other medicines. But the STD caused by a virus, there is no cure. There are certain medicines that have been discovered that can help in keeping the disease under control. 

If you suffer from herpes, there is ‘at home herpes test’ that includes a test for both HSV-1 an HSV-2 and is a rapid direct binding test for the detection of HSV 1 and 2 antigen in both men and women. It is a blood test for herpes where a small blood specimen is taken by a sterile lancet by pricking the thumb or the finger. HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be diagnosed with it where with the help of a sample, the result could be found out. The kit for the detection of herpes explains step by step instructions and the kit can be ordered with the delivery done at your door. For STD detection, Hula, a new iPhone app has been discovered that points to the best STD tests centers and the users can receive their results and can privately share the said results with partners through the app. This process is also called unzipping. 

The best way of forestalling yourself from contracting these diseases is by correct usage of latex condoms. This not only greatly reduces but also completely eliminates the risk of catching and spreading sexually transmitted diseases. After all, a life without risk is a life worth living into.