Sexually
Transmitted Infection (STI) & Reproductive Tract Infection (RTI),
are also known as Urinary Tract Infection (UTI); these two words are the
gateway to HIV & AIDS; it has become imperative that we take special
care and precautions by ways of monogamous safe sex and consistent and
correct condom usage.
In this section we have covered STI`s like penile which are visibly noticed,
vaginal STI `s which for women becomes a cause of embarrassment to discuss
about, oral and anal STI`s these two are not even discussed; as acts related
to this infections are considered uncivilized. But the present situations
makes it pertinent to understand them, as information and empowerment
are some of the tools with which we can stop HIV infection from spreading
like a wild fire. Hence , we have taken an initiative to start the
discussion
so as to understand some of the symptoms that occur that will prompt us
to take timely medical help and enable us to remain safe and healthy.
as well as the role doctors play in providing sensitized diagnosis and
treatment. RTI are very specific
to female sexual health and most of the time, women though aware of the
problem are not able to access medical facilities, it is our endeavor
to try and make the women and more so men aware of the issues pertaining
to female health partners as they are a part of our unit and good health is
the key to good life, this awareness will enable them protect themselves
and their partners by means of communication.
We have also listed safe guarding methods to evade
contracting STI & RTI and a Risk Rater as to what sexual acts are
high risk, low or no risk
To understand better the human sexual health we have discussed in detail
the male and female reproductive system, which is very important for us
to comprehend as we will be dealing with issues of HIV. Also discussed
is the kind of care we should be taking at home and most important to
dispel some of the myths on STI and RTI, we have got an exhaustive list
of FAQs and for better understanding of terminologies glossary is listed
We also recommend
that you visit these sections time and again as they will be updated as
latest information is available with us
None the less we have a quiz in this
section for you to play and learn,to be safe.