Top-5 Myths About Sex And STDs

Even couples who use condoms and trust each other often believe in some typical myths connected with sexual health. Are you sure that you are not one of them?
 1. If your tests are OK it means you don’t have herpes
The most STD tests can’t detect herpes. It can be hard to believe, but this virus is hidden inside 50% of global population. So when you will have your screenings for STD next time you should ask special herpes test if you want to be sure.
2. You can’t get herpes from a towel or toilet seat
One interesting moment: the virus of herpes is so fragile and tender that it can’t survive outside human body for long time. A few seconds on the fresh air and it dies. So there are no cases when somebody got herpes from toilet seats, sorry guys.

3. Condom protects you from everything
Yes, and from and a nuclear explosion as well. No, it is a joke. It is unfortunate, but condoms do not guarantee you 100% protection.
4. Most symptoms are the same
It is one of the worst myths. More often it concerns men, rather then women, but everyone should be careful. If everything looks like it is OK, it doesn’t mean that you are all right.
Of course, if it looks weird, check it out immediately! But remember that some STDs can get inside you without any symptoms, but trigger serious health problems. Other diseases show their symptoms only after months of virus entrance to your organism.

5. You can’t get pregnant during periods
One of the most ridiculous myths. It is a rare occasion, but rather possible. Especially if you have long periods. And don’t forget that sperm can survive in your body up to 72 hours.
In Nigeria, research on STIs / STDs among young people is limited, although there is some evidence that STIs are indeed a common problem.
According to a study conducted in the country’s rural southeast, the amount of STIs among adolescent females was as high as 17%.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases range from Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Genital Warts, HIV/AIDS, Herpes and a host of others. Nigeria currently has high rates of STDs and a steadily increasing rate of HIV.