Health reproduction Study

Asymptomatic

Showing no signs even though an infection is present.

STI Risk

50% of sexually active people will contract an STI by the time they are 25 years old.

Viral STIs

Not curable, but symptoms can be treated.

Genital Herpes

Caused by the herpes simplex virus, symptoms may not show for weeks, months, or even years.

Bacterial STIs

Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis - can be cured with antibiotics.

Parasitic STIs

Can be transmitted through any form of sex or skin-to-skin contact.

Consent

Actively agreeing to be sexual with someone; without it, sexual activity is assault or rape.

Abstinence

The conscious decision to not participate in sexual activity for a period of time.

Barrier Contraceptives

Condoms - only method to protect against pregnancy and STDs.

Menstrual Cramps

Pain at the beginning of a menstrual cycle caused by the shedding of the uterine lining.