Sex is Good, Yet:
• 1 in 5 Americans between 15 and 55 is now infected with a viral sexually transmitted disease (STD)
• 66% of all STD infections occur in persons under 25 years of age
• 50-80% of people infected with most STDs have no symptoms
STD INFORMATION
SOME OF THE EFFECTS OF STDS
TEENS & STDS
CONSEQUENCES OF STD IN ADOLESCENTS
SAFE SEX?
WHY CONDOMS DON'T WORK
IS SCIENCE THE ANSWER?
THE STAKES ARE HIGH
SOME OF THE EFFECTS OF STDS
Chlamydia -
• Causes PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) with double the risk of infertility as gonorrhea
• 75% of women with chlamydia PID will require some form of treatment if they desire fertility
(surgery or in vitro fertilization is common)
• 20-40% of sexually active teens are infected
• Teens do not respond as well to antibiotic treatment for PID as adults. Those not responding to
antibiotics may require removal of a tube, ovary, uterus, or all. For organs that remain, the
scarring may leave a person with constant pelvic pain and infertility.
Gonorrhea -
Gonorrhea abscess of male penis:
• Can rupture into tissues internally causing a fistula to the anus.
• May also cause major damage to the urethra.
• 12% of women with one episode of gonorrhea PID will be infertile.
• 25% of women with two episodes of gonorrhea PID will be infertile.
• 20% of gonorrhea strains are resistant to penicillin requiring expensive drugs and scarring while
the correct drug is found.
• 1 in 5 Americans between 15 and 55 is now infected with a viral sexually transmitted disease (STD)
• 66% of all STD infections occur in persons under 25 years of age
• 50-80% of people infected with most STDs have no symptoms
STD INFORMATION
SOME OF THE EFFECTS OF STDS
TEENS & STDS
CONSEQUENCES OF STD IN ADOLESCENTS
SAFE SEX?
WHY CONDOMS DON'T WORK
IS SCIENCE THE ANSWER?
THE STAKES ARE HIGH
SOME OF THE EFFECTS OF STDS
Chlamydia -
• Causes PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) with double the risk of infertility as gonorrhea
• 75% of women with chlamydia PID will require some form of treatment if they desire fertility
(surgery or in vitro fertilization is common)
• 20-40% of sexually active teens are infected
• Teens do not respond as well to antibiotic treatment for PID as adults. Those not responding to
antibiotics may require removal of a tube, ovary, uterus, or all. For organs that remain, the
scarring may leave a person with constant pelvic pain and infertility.
Gonorrhea -
Gonorrhea abscess of male penis:
• Can rupture into tissues internally causing a fistula to the anus.
• May also cause major damage to the urethra.
• 12% of women with one episode of gonorrhea PID will be infertile.
• 25% of women with two episodes of gonorrhea PID will be infertile.
• 20% of gonorrhea strains are resistant to penicillin requiring expensive drugs and scarring while
the correct drug is found.
Hepatitis B -
• Kills 5000-6000 Americans each year.
• Once passed on to a newborn, 70-90%
are lifelong carriers who often develop
cirrhosis and cancer.
• Is transmitted 8.6% more efficiently
than HIV (among homosexual men).
Herpes -
Of babies delivered vaginally during a woman's first (primary) outbreak of genital herpes:
• Kills 5000-6000 Americans each year.
• Once passed on to a newborn, 70-90%
are lifelong carriers who often develop
cirrhosis and cancer.
• Is transmitted 8.6% more efficiently
than HIV (among homosexual men).
Herpes -
Of babies delivered vaginally during a woman's first (primary) outbreak of genital herpes:
• There is a 40-50% chance of becoming infected (5% chance if recurrent lesions are present).
• A herpes infected newborn has a 60% chance of death, and of those who survive, there is a 50%
chance of severe brain damage.
HIV/AIDS -
• 1 in 4 newly infected persons infected with HIV is under age 22.
• HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death for people ages 25-44 in the USA.
• The child of an HIV infected mother has a 1 in 3 chance of becoming infected if the mother is
unaware of her condition and/or her condition is untreated; if infected, the child will rarely live to age 4.
• Kaposi's sarcoma - a cancer particularly prevalent among AIDS patients.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) -
• HPV causes Venereal Warts and Genital Cancer.
Syphilis:
For babies carried by untreated mothers:
• 20% miscarry or stillborn.
• Of those alive at birth, 15% die within 2 months.
• 33% of those who live will have permanent brain or body damage.
• A herpes infected newborn has a 60% chance of death, and of those who survive, there is a 50%
chance of severe brain damage.
HIV/AIDS -
• 1 in 4 newly infected persons infected with HIV is under age 22.
• HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death for people ages 25-44 in the USA.
• The child of an HIV infected mother has a 1 in 3 chance of becoming infected if the mother is
unaware of her condition and/or her condition is untreated; if infected, the child will rarely live to age 4.
• Kaposi's sarcoma - a cancer particularly prevalent among AIDS patients.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) -
• HPV causes Venereal Warts and Genital Cancer.
Syphilis:
For babies carried by untreated mothers:
• 20% miscarry or stillborn.
• Of those alive at birth, 15% die within 2 months.
• 33% of those who live will have permanent brain or body damage.
TEENS & STDS
• Teens make up less than 10% of the US
population, but comprise 25% of the STD cases.
• The Cervix of a 20 year old. The soft, moist
tissue, called ectropian, is present in adolescent
women. The presence of ectropian increases the
chances of STD infection in teenagers. As a
woman ages, the ectropian will be replaced by
mature epithelial cells, which are more resistant
to infection.
• In the first two years of the menstrual cycle,
50% of periods are without ovulation. As a
result, hormones cause the cervical mucus to be
more permeable to germs.
• Teens make up less than 10% of the US
population, but comprise 25% of the STD cases.
• The Cervix of a 20 year old. The soft, moist
tissue, called ectropian, is present in adolescent
women. The presence of ectropian increases the
chances of STD infection in teenagers. As a
woman ages, the ectropian will be replaced by
mature epithelial cells, which are more resistant
to infection.
• In the first two years of the menstrual cycle,
50% of periods are without ovulation. As a
result, hormones cause the cervical mucus to be
more permeable to germs.
CONSEQUENCES OF STD IN ADOLESCENTS
• A sexually active 15 year old has a 1 in 8 chance of
developing PID.
• The adolescent with PID is much more difficult to treat.
• She has 14% chance of not responding well to antibiotics and requiring major surgery with removal of
uterus, tubes, and ovaries.
• A higher number of STD episodes is significantly related to having a younger age of first intercourse.
SAFE SEX?
• 9.3 - 18.1% of unmarried teens on oral contraceptives become pregnant in the first year of use.
• 93% of 1311 first time family planning clinic users chose the pill. Of those, only 3% also used condoms,
putting them at risk for STDs.
• Oral contraceptives users have a 70% higher risk of chlamydia and gonorrhea than non-users.
• The risk of severe PID was 22.4% for users of barrier contraceptives (condoms, diaphragms) compared
with 25.9% for women who use no contraceptive technique.
WHY CONDOMS DON'T WORK
Various STD lesions such as syphilitic chancres, chondyloma (warts from HPV virus), and other types of growths can occur outside the coverage area of a condom, such as in the groin or pubic area. These lesions can come in contact with the genitalia and other mucous membranes of partners, causing infection.
Rate of STD Prevention with Condom Use -
A study of inner city students revealed:
• 54% of those who use condoms use them only intermittently.
For this group, the failure rate is 50-60% within a year
(infection will occur).
• Only 17% of those who use condoms use them all the time.
Failure rate with 100% usage is 8-9% within a year.
The risk of a married partner of an HIV positive spouse becoming HIV positive is 1 in 6, within 18 months, even with perfect condom use.
Condom use was inversely proportional to the number of lifetime sexual partners, i.e., the greater the number of partners, the less likelihood of using condoms.
IS SCIENCE THE ANSWER?
• A sexually active 15 year old has a 1 in 8 chance of
developing PID.
• The adolescent with PID is much more difficult to treat.
• She has 14% chance of not responding well to antibiotics and requiring major surgery with removal of
uterus, tubes, and ovaries.
• A higher number of STD episodes is significantly related to having a younger age of first intercourse.
SAFE SEX?
• 9.3 - 18.1% of unmarried teens on oral contraceptives become pregnant in the first year of use.
• 93% of 1311 first time family planning clinic users chose the pill. Of those, only 3% also used condoms,
putting them at risk for STDs.
• Oral contraceptives users have a 70% higher risk of chlamydia and gonorrhea than non-users.
• The risk of severe PID was 22.4% for users of barrier contraceptives (condoms, diaphragms) compared
with 25.9% for women who use no contraceptive technique.
WHY CONDOMS DON'T WORK
Various STD lesions such as syphilitic chancres, chondyloma (warts from HPV virus), and other types of growths can occur outside the coverage area of a condom, such as in the groin or pubic area. These lesions can come in contact with the genitalia and other mucous membranes of partners, causing infection.
Rate of STD Prevention with Condom Use -
A study of inner city students revealed:
• 54% of those who use condoms use them only intermittently.
For this group, the failure rate is 50-60% within a year
(infection will occur).
• Only 17% of those who use condoms use them all the time.
Failure rate with 100% usage is 8-9% within a year.
The risk of a married partner of an HIV positive spouse becoming HIV positive is 1 in 6, within 18 months, even with perfect condom use.
Condom use was inversely proportional to the number of lifetime sexual partners, i.e., the greater the number of partners, the less likelihood of using condoms.
IS SCIENCE THE ANSWER?
• Although syphilis is 100% susceptible to
Penicillin, there is currently a 40-year high in
the number of reported cases. There is still no
vaccine for herpes after years of testing.
• Zovirax, the drug to treat herpes, is very
expensive at $2.50-$5.00/day, and will not
prevent future outbreaks once the drug is
stopped.
• HIV - no cure.
• Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are treated with
antibiotics, yet scars remain, including infertility.
Science cannot take away the painful memories of broken relationships, disease, and unplanned pregnancies.
Penicillin, there is currently a 40-year high in
the number of reported cases. There is still no
vaccine for herpes after years of testing.
• Zovirax, the drug to treat herpes, is very
expensive at $2.50-$5.00/day, and will not
prevent future outbreaks once the drug is
stopped.
• HIV - no cure.
• Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are treated with
antibiotics, yet scars remain, including infertility.
Science cannot take away the painful memories of broken relationships, disease, and unplanned pregnancies.
THE STAKES ARE HIGH
Is having sex outside of marriage worth the risk?
• Risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
• Risk of unplanned pregnancy.
• Risk of emotional pain and scarred memories.
Memories affect marriage. Flashbacks occur, and comparisons are inevitable. It only takes once to experience any, or even all, of the consequences.
Questions to ask and answer honestly:
1.What are my hopes, dreams, and goals for the future?
2.Do they include marriage and children?
3.Would I want to do everything I can to protect that marriage from failure?
4.How will my current sexual relationship affect my future marriage relationship?
5.How would choosing abstinence from now on affect me? Positively or negatively?
6.What would it take to abstain from sex?
Is having sex outside of marriage worth the risk?
• Risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
• Risk of unplanned pregnancy.
• Risk of emotional pain and scarred memories.
Memories affect marriage. Flashbacks occur, and comparisons are inevitable. It only takes once to experience any, or even all, of the consequences.
Questions to ask and answer honestly:
1.What are my hopes, dreams, and goals for the future?
2.Do they include marriage and children?
3.Would I want to do everything I can to protect that marriage from failure?
4.How will my current sexual relationship affect my future marriage relationship?
5.How would choosing abstinence from now on affect me? Positively or negatively?
6.What would it take to abstain from sex?
WHY WAIT UNTIL MARRIAGE FOR SEX?
As human beings, we need more than "just sex". We are looking for loving unity with others. We look for the kind of relationship that will never leave us feeling alone again.
Marriage
Marriage is more than "just a piece of paper". Marriage provides the level of commitment and security we desire. It is part of the blueprint for relationships that provides stability for couples and children.
THE ULTIMATE RELATIONSHIP
As human beings, we need more than "just sex". We are looking for loving unity with others. We look for the kind of relationship that will never leave us feeling alone again.
Marriage
Marriage is more than "just a piece of paper". Marriage provides the level of commitment and security we desire. It is part of the blueprint for relationships that provides stability for couples and children.
THE ULTIMATE RELATIONSHIP
Spiritually speaking, the ultimate relationship we can have is with God. Christians believe that this is only accomplished through a commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9
After accepting our need for a savior and receiving Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives, then we can enjoy the most satisfying love relationship of all: with God, Himself. Our human relationships are then enhanced because God is part of them.
How Does GOD Feel About SEX?
He invented it! He thinks it's great! He wants us to trust Him with meeting all of our needs, including our need for relationship and intimacy, sexual and otherwise.
What is a "secondary virgin?"
Someone, who has had sex before, but decides to discontinue further sexual activity until marriage.
How can I be a virgin when I've already had sex?
It's true, that physical virginity will not return. But, emotional and spiritual virginity are possible. As Jesus Christ is allowed to change the way we live, we become "new creatures in Christ." The old is passed, and the new comes. We are freed from guilt, shame, and the need to satisfy the fleshly desires. Jesus helps us in our weakness. He provides a way of escape when temptation occurs.
How Does GOD Feel About SEX?
He invented it! He thinks it's great! He wants us to trust Him with meeting all of our needs, including our need for relationship and intimacy, sexual and otherwise.
What is a "secondary virgin?"
Someone, who has had sex before, but decides to discontinue further sexual activity until marriage.
How can I be a virgin when I've already had sex?
It's true, that physical virginity will not return. But, emotional and spiritual virginity are possible. As Jesus Christ is allowed to change the way we live, we become "new creatures in Christ." The old is passed, and the new comes. We are freed from guilt, shame, and the need to satisfy the fleshly desires. Jesus helps us in our weakness. He provides a way of escape when temptation occurs.
You can come to God just as you are. Eventually, in His perfect timing, He will gently show you if there are areas that need attention, such as:
• breaking off an unhealthy relationship
• avoiding persistent temptation
• the need for counseling and support concerning past sexual abuse and/or past abortion.
For more in-depth information on the topic of sexually transmitted diseases visit The Medical Institute website.
• breaking off an unhealthy relationship
• avoiding persistent temptation
• the need for counseling and support concerning past sexual abuse and/or past abortion.
For more in-depth information on the topic of sexually transmitted diseases visit The Medical Institute website.
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