Sexual Health
In the United States there are 110 million men and women infected with STDs. We are here to offer help and hope. We can refer you to STD testing in your area and give you guidance and support no matter your test result. Getting tested for STDs is easy and harmless; calls today for confidential help and support.
Sexually transmitted diseases, and your body
Any time a person engages in sex or sex like activity with a partner if there’s a chance of contracting a sexually transmitted disease, parentheses STD parentheses. Condoms another barrier methods may help reduce the risk of contracting an STD, but these methods are only risk reduction, not risk elimination. Period. Many STDs show no signs of symptoms; this is why it is important to be tested regularly.
Could I have an STD?
If a person has engaged in sex or sex like activity, there is a risk for sexually transmitted disease. Many STDs are curable if they are caught early and have no long-term effects but if left untreated, many STDs can cause damage, which is sometimes permanent. This is why testing an early detection is important. Even if you had sex, but have no signs or symptoms you could still have an STD, and you can still transmit it to your partner(s). If your partner says they have been tested, there is no way to verify what they say. The only way to ensure you don’t contract STD is by not having sex or engaging in sex like activities with a partner(s).
How do I prevent an STD?
If you are engaging in sex or sex like activity, you are at risk for a sexually transmitted disease. Condoms and other barrier methods are risk reduction, not risk elimination. If you are engaging in sex, abstinence is the only way to ensure against contracting an STD. This means not engaging in vaginal oral or anal sex.
What if I tested positive for an STD?
Some STDs are curable with antibiotics or other treatment methods. Talk to your doctor. If you get a treatment plan, you’re not engaging in sex or sex like activity because it is transmittable. There is hope, health, and healing after STD. Call us today to talk with a pure consultant confidentially, without shame, or judgment.
Who should be tested for a sexually transmitted disease?
Anyone, no matter age, who is engaged or has been engaged in sex or sex, like activity with a partner(s) should be tested.
Is it possible my partner lied to me about having an STD?
People, can, and do lie about the STD status or sexual history. Getting to know your partner before engaging in sexual activity will not prevent them from lying to you about their sexual health. You are at risk anytime you engage in sex or sex like activity with your partner(s).
My partner told me they have an STD. Should I be tested?
If you have engaged in sex with someone who is infected with an STD, you should seek testing immediately and stop all sexual contact.
Disclaimer: Agape Pregnancy Center is a faith-based and life affirming ministry. We do not refer for or provide abortions. We believe any abortion decision should be an informed decision.