I can't believe there isn't a thread on here about this already!!
Since I'm not a doctor, I will be posting links to info and resources for different US states.
But first, a note about my own personal experience-
I had HPV. yes, "HAD". Even though there's not a cure for it, per se, when I was diagnosed the doctor told me that the female body usually clears the hpv up on its own within a few years. And, 4 years after diagnosis, I'm hpv-free.![]()
I had an HIV scare a few years ago, with a boyfriend who decided to experiment on the side, and, even though we aren't necessarily "porn stars" who sleep with a lot of people, it's still really important to know your body and know the CORRECT information about certain STDs.
HIV/AIDS
Some crazy myths I've heard about HIV-
"You can get HIV just from kissing someone who's infected"--> false
--HIV is transmitted in blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk-- NOT spit!
and here are some others: http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-aids...t-hiv-aids.cfm
Resources: How you get it, symptoms, how its spread
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...-aids-4264.htm
http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/top-10...about-hiv-aids
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/
http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-aids/what-is-hiv-aids/
How to get tested for HIV:
They just came out with this at-home testing kit: oraquick.com
But ALL testing should be finalized by a professional!!!
Planned Parenthood does testing: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
just input your state.
There are also individual, independent, confidential testing sites within certain states. Just Google your state and "HIV testing".
HPV (aka Genital Warts)
This one is pretty common, but can be really dangerous, as it can cause cervical cancer in women.
The genital warts are the symptom of having the HPV virus.
Resources:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001889/
http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...x/hpv-4272.htm
HPV and Men: http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv-and-men.htm
Getting Tested:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/b.../screening.htm
And again, search for your state and "HPV testing"
Chlamydia
Easily treated
Resources:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...mydia-4266.htm
http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/chlamydia
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002321/
http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.htm
Getting tested:
Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.
Gonorrhea
Resources:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...rrhea-4269.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/default.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004526/
Getting tested:
Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.
Herpes:
Resources:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/default.htm
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...erpes-4271.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001860/
Getting Tested:
Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.
Syphilis
Easily cured during early stages!
Resources:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/default.htm
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...hilis-4281.htm
Getting Tested:
Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.
Hepatitis
Resources:
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/PublicInfo.htm#whatIsHep
Hepatitis B info: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...tis-b-4270.htm
Getting Tested:
Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.
OTHER STDs:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/general/other.htm
Be safe ladies!



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