Where did STD's come from?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have been known to mankind for centuries. Before the advent of modern medicine, people's lack of awareness and understanding of STDs contributed to the widespread transmission of the infections while few or no treatments were available to treat the conditions. read more

Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, have been around for centuries. Syphilis and gonorrhea have been documented since the medieval time period according to the Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood in History and Society. read more

The reason most STDs did not show up as much in days gone by is partly because of smaller group sizes, more isolated from one another so STDs could not spread so readily from group to group, and partly from very strict rules restricting sexual interactions within many societies. read more