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What is an STI? Sexually
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Infection
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An infection passed mostly through oral, anal, or vaginal sex Two types: curable and treatable
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Curable vs. Treatable
Caused by bacteria
Caused by viruses
Cured with medication
Treated with medication
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Treatable STIs
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Curable STIs
Common Curable STIs
Common Curable STIs
Common Curable STIs Gonorrhea
• Left untreated, can cause scar tissue and infertility
• Left untreated, can cause scar tissue and infertility
• Easily detected with a urine test and cured with antibiotics
• Easily detected with a urine test and cured with antibiotics
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Chlamydia
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Common Curable STIs
Common Curable STIs
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
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• May cause pain, odor, or discharge from private parts
• Curable with medication
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• Can be detected early with a blood test and cured with antibiotics
• A parasite (protozoa)
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• Left untreated, can cause health issues that lead to death
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Common Curable STIs
Pubic Lice
Common Treatable STIs
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• An insect (“crabs”)
• Causes extreme itching around private parts
• Easily curable with medicated body wash
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Common Treatable STIs
Common Treatable STIs
Herpes
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Hepatitis B
• Spread by skin-to-skin contact
• Also spread by blood and childbirth
• Causes painful blisters on mouth or private parts
• Causes inflammation of the liver
• Detected with a blood test or visual exam and treated with medication
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• Vaccine can prevent this virus
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Common Treatable STIs
Common Treatable STIs
HPV
HIV • Virus attacks the immune system and makes it weak
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• Spread by skin-to-skin contact • Can lead to warts or cancer • Vaccine can prevent this virus
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• Makes it hard for the body to fight off illnesses
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HIV and AIDS are Different Human Virus
If a person is HIV negative…
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Immunodeficiency
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Medications to Prevent HIV
Deficiency Syndrome
When the immune system is extremely weak from HIV, a person may be diagnosed with AIDS
PEP
(post-exposure prophylaxis)
A medication used by people who are at a higher risk of getting HIV
A medication used by people who were recently exposed to HIV
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PrEP
(pre-exposure prophylaxis)
How is HIV passed? Blood
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Medications to Prevent HIV If a person is HIV positive…
Breast milk
(sharing needles with a person who has HIV)
(from a person with HIV to their baby)
ART
(antiretroviral therapy) Fluid from the penis
Medications used to treat HIV and prevent transmitting the virus to others
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(semen and pre-ejaculatory fluid)
Fluid from the vagina Fluid from the anus
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How HIV is NOT Passed Kissing
Mosquito bites
Hugging
Donating blood
Shaking hands
Sweat, urine, or saliva
If someone is living with HIV or another STI… • Do not make them feel bad
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Sharing a drink
• Treat them with respect
Being friends with someone who is living with HIV
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• Do not be afraid to include them (hang out, watch movies, play sports, etc.)
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Sharing a bathroom
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Who Can Get an STI?
Most Common Symptom NO SYMPTOMS!
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Anyone!
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How Can We Support Others?
Best Way to Avoid STIs Don’t have sex!
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Possible Symptoms • Pain or itching in private parts • Burning feeling when peeing
• Something looks or feels different
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Use a Condom During Sex
Talk with Your Partner
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Ask about past sexual experiences
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Keep a Clear Head
Get Tested for STIs
Do not have sex if you or your partner have been using alcohol or drugs!
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Before every new partner If something starts to look or feel different
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Once each year
STI Testing
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What clinics near us can we go to for free STI tests?
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Condom Demonstration To participate you must…
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1. Follow instructions (do NOT go ahead!) 2. Be careful and respectful with the materials
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Condom Demonstration
Condom Demonstration Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
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Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
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…if you cannot do these things, you may be removed from the demo.
Condom Demonstration
Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
Step 2: Ask for consent!
Step 2: Ask for consent!
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Condom Demonstration
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Step 3: Check package & expiration date
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Condom Demonstration
Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
Step 2: Ask for consent!
Step 2: Ask for consent!
Step 3: Check package & expiration date
Step 3: Check package & expiration date
Step 4: Open carefully with hands
Step 4: Open carefully with hands
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Step 5: Check direction of condom
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Condom Demonstration Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
Condom Demonstration Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
Step 2: Ask for consent!
Step 3: Check package & expiration date
Step 3: Check package & expiration date
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Step 2: Ask for consent!
Step 4: Open carefully with hands
Step 4: Open carefully with hands
Step 5: Check direction of condom
Step 5: Check direction of condom
Step 6: Pinch the tip and roll to base
Step 6: Pinch the tip and roll to base
Step 7: Remove carefully without spilling
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Condom Demonstration
Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
Step 1: Store condoms in a cool, dry place
Step 2: Ask for consent!
Step 2: Ask for consent!
Step 3: Check package & expiration date
Step 3: Check package & expiration date
Step 4: Open carefully with hands
Step 4: Open carefully with hands
Step 5: Check direction of condom
Step 5: Check direction of condom
Step 6: Pinch the tip and roll to base
Step 6: Pinch the tip and roll to base
Step 7: Remove carefully without spilling
Step 7: Remove carefully without spilling
Step 8: Tie a knot and throw in trash
Step 8: Tie a knot and throw in trash
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