Safe sex is essential not just for preventing vaginal infections, but also for being aware of the risk of developing sexually transmitted diseases or STDs. A STD is caused by a germ or virus that is transmitted through sexual contact and can badly impair your overall health.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
The most well-known incurable STD is HIV. Although, it can be managed by follow-up care, long-term medication, and antiretroviral therapy.
Zika Virus
Commonly, Zika virus infection is transmitted through mosquitoes, but it can also be transmitted sexually. The most dreaded complication is congenital anomalies in the foetus if the infection is during pregnancy.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an incurable STD and is one of the primary causes of liver cancer. Babies are normally immunised against this virus at birth.
Herpes
Herpes is transmitted via skin-to-skin contact. Many persons with herpes may be unaware that they have it since they exhibit no symptoms.
Human Papillomavirus
HPV is still incurable and can cause genital warts, cervical cancer, and oral cancer in some situations.
Many STDs can be treated, but not all are curable. Some are potentially fatal, while others have less significant consequences. The best way to avoid them is to get screened on a regular basis and practice safer sex.