So I happened to be talking to a friend of mine the other day and she mentioned to me that when she was in school she never learned about STDs…
WHHAAAAATTTTTT?
It dawned on me that it wasn’t until recently that they introduced sex education into the HS curriculum. For people who are in their late 20s and early 30s know about STDs from either experience, word of mouth, or research. I figured why not educate those who havent had the opportunity to learn why we need to protect ourselves. There are too many myths for us not to know the facts. Here are 6 STDs that we should be aware of:
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

Symptoms:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Swollen lymph glands
- Rash
- Swollen lymph nodes — often one of the first signs of HIV infection
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Cough and shortness of breath
Transmission:
The virus can be spread through:
- Artificial insemination with semen from an infected person
- Body fluids including sperm
- Oral sex
During:
anal intercourse
oral intercourse
vaginal intercourse
From:
men to men
men to women
women to men
women to women
Effects:
- Persistent, unexplained fatigue
- Soaking night sweats
- Shaking chills or fever higher than 100 F (38 C) for several weeks
- Swelling of lymph nodes for more than three months
- Chronic diarrhea
- Persistent headaches
Treatment: There are medications that can be taken in order to lengthen your life span but there is no said cure.
Cherry says: Ladies, do not believe because we are women that we cannot pass it to other women. There are so many nasty habits that can transmit any of these diseases but this one there is no cure for this one so be extra careful. Save you cooter! GET TESTED!
Herpes

Symptoms:
fever
swollen glands
burning sensation in the genitals
flu-like symptoms
lower back pain
pain when urinating
blisters
Transmission:
- Anal sex
- Oral sex
- Vaginal sex
- Kissing
- Skin-to-skin contact which transmits HSV-1 and HSV-2
Effects:
- If a woman with HSV-2 is pregnant, potentially fatal infections in infants can occur.
- People infected with herpes may be more susceptible to HIV infection, and HIV-infected individuals may be more infectious.
Treatment: Valtrex and other drugs are preventative medications that keep outbreaks to a minimum but there is NO CURE!
Cherry says: There are two types. HSV-1 (oral) and HSV-2 (genital). 1 out of 5 people 12 and older are infected with HSV 2! Thats 20% of the US population! Do you see the pic of that cooter? ^ Do you want that to be YOUR cooter? Fellas, imagine those warts all over your dick…does it look comfortable to you? Think you’ll ever get head again with it looking like that? SAVE THE COOTERS & THE PENIS! WRAP IT UP! Use Saran Wrap, a plastic bag, a sandwich baggie for all i care!
Syphilis

Symptoms:
- Inflammatory lesions on the bones, cardiovascular system, and on the skin
- ulcers on the penis, lips, tongue, vulva, vagina
- a rash of flat, red lesions over the whole body (including the palms of the hands and soles of the feet)
- patchy hair loss
Transmission: Through any broken skin on:
- the anus of a sexual partner
- the genital area
- the mouth
Effects: If left untreated…
blindness
mental disorders
neurological problems
serious heart abnormalities
death
Treatment: Penicillin, usually administered by injection. A person no longer usually transmits syphilis 24 hours after beginning treatment. It can be cured at any of the 4 stages of the disease but usually the damage has been done by the time you reach the later stages.
Cherry says: Another disease that affects more than just your sexual organs. If left alone your brain will become swiss cheese! Mental disorders….just because you were too lazy to put on a hat or use a dental dam. If you are that lazy just take a trip down to the local clinic and get tested w/ your partner, believe me, its worth it.
Chlamydia

Symptoms:
- Painful urination
- Lower abdominal pain
- Vaginal discharge in women
- Discharge from the penis in men
- Painful sexual intercourse in women
- Testicular pain in men
Effects:
Untreated, Chlamydia can cause serious long and short-term health problems in men and women as well as in newborn babies of infected mothers, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can cause:
- Infertility
- Tubal pregnancy (which can sometimes be fatal)
Treatment: An array of antibiotics, check with your doctor if you are pregnant
Cherry says: For those of us who like to strap on and men that are going from pussy to pussy but have a wife at home, please use a condom while you’re out there, you could be putting your entire dream of a family on the line.
Gonorrhea

Symptoms:
In 2-10 days, you’ll see:
- Thick, cloudy or bloody discharge from the penis or vagina
- Pain or burning sensation when urinating
- Frequent urination
- Pain during sexual intercourse
Transmission:
penis to vagina (infection rate for males 30-50%, females 60-90%)
penis to mouth,
penis to rectum
mouth to vagina
from mother to child
Effects:
In Men
Epididymitis
- an inflammation of the testicles that can cause sterility
In Women
Abscesses
Ectopic pregnancy
- a pregnancy outside of the uterus
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- an ascending infection that spreads from the vagina and cervix to the uterus and fallopian tubes, which can lead to sterility
Perihepatitis
- an infection around the liver
Sterility
Treatment: Any of the following antibiotics:
Cefixime
Ceftriaxone
Ciprofloxacin*
Ofloxacin*
Tetracycline
Bacterial Vaginosis

Symptoms:
- excessive, thin gray or white vaginal discharge that sticks to the vaginal walls
- fishy or musty, unpleasant vaginal odor, most noticeable after sex
- vaginal itching and irritation
Transmission:
changing sexual partners
douching
using intrauterine devices (IUDs)
Effects:
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is thought to be associated with:
- ectopic (tubal) pregnancy
- infertility (unable to have children)
- low birth weight in infants born to infected mothers
- pelvic infections
- premature birth in infants born to infected mothers
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) increases the risk of acquiring:
- gonorrhea
- HIV infection
- other STDS
Treatment: Antibiotics either orally or vaginally, changing up your diet to prevent re-infections
Cherry says: The common misconception is that this is NOT sexually transmitted. However, for those of you that like to exchange juices when its hot & heavy, you are taking bacteria from her & inserting it into your cooter! So although it’s not certain that you are going to get the infection, it very well may happen. Do you like to eat cooter that has a bacterial imbalance? Funky pussy that spurts brown puss instead of that Protect yourself! Protect your cooter!