The bad news is that more people are discovering that they have an STD, according to the CDC's new report, Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2007.Or is that just more good news? Personally, I like to look on the bright side, and I think that people who didn't know they had an STD would be at least a little bit glad that they know now. For one thing, they can start treatments that will either clear up the infection or help control it. But most importantly, they now know that they need to take precautions that will keep their partners safe, which is an integral step in preventing the spread of STDs.
Of all the STDs that were reported in 2007, chlamydia set a new record for having the largest number of cases (over 1 million!!) reported to the CDC - ever. However, researchers believe that only half of these cases are reported, which gives them good reason to believe that the number of those infected with chlamydia is much higher, in the 2 - 3 million range.
Chlamydia is easily treated with antibiotics, as are gonorrhea and syphilis, two other STDs that were apart of the report, but in order for them to be treated, they need to be diagnosed. Protect your (and your partner's) health and use protection when participating in any sex act. In addition to protection, get tested for STDs yearly.
Sure, it can be embarrassing, but the pros outweigh the cons, especially when it's your health at stake.
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