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Sexual Health & College
Students
Peer Educators
University of West Georgia
Ground Rules
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We are talking about SEX and SEXUAL
ORGANS!! Be forewarned!
Be considerate.
Extreme close-ups
Laugh at speaker’s corny jokes, not people
affected.
Disclaimer
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The only sure-fire, without a doubt,
guaranteed way to be 100% certain that
you will not get an STD or pregnancy is
abstinence!
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This means no sexual activity with
another person (at all).
Contraception vs. Protection
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Birth control pills, patches, and injections
prevent pregnancy but they do not affect STDs.
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Protection prevents STDs and Pregnancy.
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Protection = Contraception
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Contraception ≠ Protection
Barrier Methods
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Male Condom
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Female Condom
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Dental Dam
Condom Considerations
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“Prevention of disease and pregnancy”
Latex vs Polyurethane
Lubricated vs Non-Lubricated
Keep at room temperature
Monitor expiration date
Use proper lubricant
Female Condoms
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More protection options
Heat sensitive polyurethane
More expensive
Can be difficult to find
Noisy and awkward
Dental Dams
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Vaginal membranes are very similar to
mucus membranes
Come in different flavors
Difficult to find
Cannot be used for penetrative sex
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Common Problem
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High risk population
Varies from person to person
Bacterial vs Viral
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Bacterial diseases can be treated and cured
with antibiotics
Viral diseases are not curable
Pubic Lice
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Aka Crabs
Not necessarily an STD
Symptoms include itching, blood droplets,
and visible nits.
Treatment requires medicated shampoo
and disinfecting every possible site of
infestation.
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea
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Bacterial infection; aka “the drip” “the clap”
Symptoms show up 1-3 weeks after infection.
Symptoms include discharge, pain or burning
during urination, and abdominal pain.
Treatment requires taking a culture, a course
of antibiotics, and follow-up testing.
Herpes
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Viral infection
Simplex I, Simplex II, Herpes Zoster
Symptoms may not appear for months.
Symptoms include fever and headache,
itching, and smooth oval shaped blisters.
Can be treated but not cured.
Human Papillomavirus/Genital Warts
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Viral infection
Symptoms include painless rough textured
bumps that occur in clusters
“Cauliflower” disease
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment choices include cryotherapy,
acidic solution, surgical removal, and
topical medication.
Syphilis
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Bacterial infection
Occurs in 3 stages
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Primary: chancre appears 2 weeks after infection
Secondary: skin rash, fever, and headache
Tertiary: deterioration of bones, organs, and
central nervous system
Can be cured with antibiotics until Secondary
stage but cannot reverse damage.
Buy One, Get One Free
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People with one STD have a higher
probability of getting another.
Infections need a “way in” to the body.
Sores, blisters, lesions, and irritated tissue
allow easy access.
Symptoms can also be ambiguous.
Name that tune!!
Body Art Considerations
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MAKE A RESPONSIBLE DECISION!!!
Do research on the procedure.
Search for reputable locations.
Ask lots of questions.
Examine sterilization equipment.
Please remember…
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Your best chance is prevention.
Look before you leap!
Be responsible for your health
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Get tested on a regular basis
Communicate with your partner
Stand up for your rights