Why you should see a doctor if you think you have an STD:

It is extremely important to get tested for STDs frequently, even more so if you plan on
having a sexual relationship, or are currently in one. Without treatment, you could
unknowingly spread the disease to someone you cared about. Some STDs left
untreated can be life altering, too. They can cause death, cancer, infertility, harm to a
newborn, etc. These include HIV, HPV, syphilis, and viral STDs. Non-viral STDs can
also open the doorway and lead to secondary infections/diseases which are even more
deadly.

Brainstorming

According to HealthyPeople.gov, “Young people ages 15 to 24 account for half of all

new STDs, although they represent just 25% of the sexually experienced population.”

WebMD states, “More than 65 million Americans have an incurable STD. Each year, 20
million new cases are reported; half of these infections are among people ages 15 to 24
and they can have long-term consequences.”

You can also get STDs without having sex (by sex I am referring to most sexual acts).
Confusing, right? Some ways include kissing, eating contaminated food, sharing towels,
clothes, and sheets, sharing other contaminated surfaces, sharing needles, and getting
a blood transfusion from a donor with an STD. After contracting an STD, one may
experience various symptoms depending on the disease. For example, symptoms of
chlamydia may include lower stomach pain, pain while peeing, and rectal pain