ISSUES AND PROBLEMS

RELATED TO HUMAN
SEXUALITY
WHAT IS STI?
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) , also known as
sexually transmitted disease (STD) is a
communicable disease that is spread by a pathogen
(disease-causing organism) from one person to
another person through sexual contact. A person
who has a sexual relationship with someone who is
infected can get one or more of these diseases. STIs
are transmitted through an exchange of body fluids
during sexual intercourse. These infections are
commonly caused by bacteria and viruses.
Symptoms of STIs depend on the type of
infections. Common symptoms include discharge
from the genitals , warts , blisters , or sores in the
genital area , a rash , painful urination , or flu-like
symptoms. Some STIs don’t have any signs or
symptoms. In fact , one (1) of every 10 people can
have STIs but be asymptomatic. These people are
carriers and are very dangerous because they can
transmit an infection without even knowing it.
The only certain way to prevent
and to keep from catching these
diseases is by abstinence. Sexual
abstinence is the deliberate
choice to refrain from all sexual
activities.
Common Sexually
Transmitted
Infections
What are HIV
and AIDS?
 Thank you
for listening!
Quiz
 Assignment:
Write a short speech
on the topic, How Can
I be Safe from HIV/
AIDS
And have it delivered
in class next week.