STDs - The Importance of Prevention and Regular Testing

October 26 , 2023

Sexually transmitted diseases in Bhubaneswar are infections that are passed from one individual to another through sexual contact.

If an STD begins with symptomatic STI, you might initially experience:

Pain or discomfort during sexual activity or urination
Sores, bumps, or rashes on or around the vagina, penis, testicles, anus, buttocks, thighs, or mouth
Unusual discharge or bleeding from the penis or vagina, etc.

Tips to Prevent STDs

The best possible way to avoid an STD is to prevent STIs. And the only foolproof avenue to do that is to avoid sexual contact.

However, there are other ways to make sex safer and minimize the risk of contracting an STI:

Openly discuss sexual history with a new partner before engaging in any sexual activity, and determine what each one of you is comfortable with.
Get tested regularly for STIs, particularly if you have a new partner or multiple partners.
Use condoms appropriately during intercourse to help prevent STIs that spread via fluids.
Do consider getting vaccinated for HPV and hepatitis B

How Often Should You Get Tested for STDs?

Most health care providers suggest annual sexually transmitted disease testing in Bhubaneswar. You might even choose to get tested, like every 3 to 6 months, if you have multiple sex partners. A few providers suggest testing before having sex with a new partner. Regular testing assists in finding and treating STDs you may not even be suffering from.

Speak to your healthcare provider about a testing schedule that makes some sense for you…