Why do people make such a big deal about STD's?

I've often wondered that myself. I mean, strep throat and chlamydia are both fairly straightforward to treat, can both be quite serious if they're left untreated, and are both bacterial infections, but one has a lot more stigma than the other. read more

I've often wondered that myself. I mean, strep throat and chlamydia are both fairly straightforward to treat, can both be quite serious if they're left untreated, and are both bacterial infections, but one has a lot more stigma than the other. read more

The big deal about STD's is that you don't want or need them! Some STD's can be harmful like syphilis - causes death and there are a number of STD's that can make you sterile - this may not affect YOU but one day it might (if ever you wanted to have children) and it could seriously affect your partner who may eventually want children. read more