Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Adolescents account for about 25% - that's 1 in 4 - of the new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) each year. Although nothing is 100% safe in preventing the contraction of an STD, many of the contraceptive devices will greatly decrease your chance of contracting a STD.

You can find more information on the different types of STD's from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The following links will open in a new window.

• Chlamydia
• Genital Warts or HPV
• Genital Herpes
• Gonorrhea
• HIV/AIDS
• Syphilis