Men’s Health Blog

STDs are on the Rise

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the number of two STDs, syphilis and chlamydia are on the rise while gonorrhea is holding steady. The numbers from 2007 showed that over 1.1 million cases of chlamydia were reported; the largest number of chlamydia cases ever reported by the CDC. That equates to about 370 [...]

Condoms critical for protection from STDs

In taking a sexual history with my dating population, I ask whether they use condoms. Many times the answer is “No or sometimes.” We talk about the importance of condoms, but how successful are we in stressing this information?
The 2007 Minnesota Student Survey showed:
In the [...]

Condoms critical for protection from STDs

In taking a sexual history with my dating population, I ask whether they use condoms. Many times the answer is “No or sometimes.” We talk about the importance of condoms, but how successful are we in stressing this information?
The 2007 Minnesota Student Survey showed:
In the [...]

QUESTIONS ABOUT STDS: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE AN STD?

Anyone, of any age, who thinks he or she may have an STD should go straight to a special clinic for free advice, testing and treatment. It is not necessary to be referred by your GP. The names and addresses of special clinics can be found on posters and notices displayed in doctors’ surgeries, health [...]

QUESTIONS ABOUT STDS: CAN STDS BE CURED?

As a general rule, the answer to this question is yes. In fact, provided they are detected and treated promptly, most STDs can be cleared in only one or two visits to the doctor.

However, there are two forms of STDs, herpes and AIDS, that cannot be cured. Though medical scientists are searching for an AIDS [...]

OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS: I’VE NEVER HAD SEX, BUT I HAVE SYMPTOMS LIKE YOU SAID YOU GET FROM STDS. I HAVE PAIN, IT BURNS WHEN I URINATE, AND, SOMETIMES, A LITTLE BIT OF STUFF LEAKS OUT OF MY PENIS. IF IT’S NOT AN STD, WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS JOCK ITCH?

In addition to asking about STDs, the boys in our classes also ask questions about other health problems. Here are some of the questions they ask.
I’ve never had sex, but I have symptoms like you said you get from STDs. I have pain, it burns when I urinate, and, sometimes, a little bit of stuff [...]

QUESTIONS ABOUT STDS: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF AGAINST AIDS AND OTHER STDS?

There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself or at least cut down on your chances of getting these diseases.
1. Don’t use injecting drugs, not even once. In fact, it’s best to stay away from all illegal drugs and alcohol, too, because they weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible [...]