Sexual Health Tips for College Students
Tips on how to avoid STDs and practice safe sex in college
Sexual health is one of the most important things a college student should manage while at college. Studies show "Somewhere between 20 and 25 percent of college students are or have been infected with an STD", hopefully this will get your attention. Students who plan to be sexually active in college need to know the risks, and ways to keep safe. You only have one body, and a poor decision one night could change your life forever, effecting every aspect of your future.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease. These diseases can be transmitted during any types of sexual contact where direct contact occurs. There are several types of STDs.
Common STD's include:
- HPV (human papilloma virus)
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- HIV / AIDS
Sexual Health Tips
- ALWAYS use condoms, there is no excuse not to, carry them at all times, refuse to have sex without them.
- Limit the amount of sexual partners, the more students you have sexual contact with, the worse your odds get for getting a STD.
- Both partners should be tested for STDs before engaging in sex
STD Resources
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention American Social Health Association
Following tips like these can help cut down on a student's chances of getting a STD in college.
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