Can you die from sexually transmitted diseases?

While most of STDs won't kill you, you may have to deal with several life-threatening complications. Besides, you may experience serious consequences of not treating any sexually transmitted diseases in a timely manner. For example, you may become infected with HIV that will lead to AIDS. read more

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are passed from one person to another through intimate physical contact – such as heavy petting – and from sexual activity including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. STDs are very common. In fact, CDC estimates 20 million new infections occur every year in the United States. read more

You can get a sexually transmitted disease from sexual activity that involves the mouth, anus, vagina, or penis. According to the American Social Health Organization, one out of four teens in the United States becomes infected with an STD each year. By the age of 25, half of all sexually active young adults will get an STD. read more