Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases <Tab/> The estimated number of people living in the United States with an incurable sexually transmitted disease is 65 million. Every year there are around 15 million new cases of (STD's) few of which are curable. It is because of young age, ignorance, and most likely embarrassment why these numbers are so high. Two-Thirds of STD cases occur in people 25 years of age and younger. The "college scene" has to …

…more easily available to people. Most people are either too embarrassed or disinterested in wearing a condom and are willing to take their chances on engaging in unprotected sexual acts with someone. Maybe if they knew the likelihood that the person they are with is infected with an incurable disease, they would think twice. By informing, and preventing ignorance to these diseases people can do wonders in preventing rapid transmission of them. Practice safe sex!