As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”. The more one knows about their current health standings the better decisions one can make concerning sexual relations. I would recommend STD testing for any individual who has suspicions of an STD. By refraining from sexual activity one would be saving a lot of people from contracting STDS. STDs like HIV, Hepatitis and Herpes have no cure. It is therefore wise to prevent the spread of these deadly STD’s than finding a cure for them.
2 comments:
I agree with you - the cure is preventon!
I think one reason prevention or refraining from sexual relations does not occur is people think about STDs too late. It is not that they don’t think about them at all or the consequences – just too late.
Our text states on page 243 that the timing of communication is very important – after sex is an inappropriate time to tell or find out about either partners experience or relationship with STDs.
We are often an instant gratification - feel good – right now society. No one wants to delay or disturb the magic moment of a sexual encounter to deal with hygiene and protection.
Look at the unplanned pregnancy rates. Letting go of a little of our own pleasure and self-indulgence might be a good place to start with instruction.
Think about others more importantly than you think about yourself would be a good motto for STD prevention.
I too agree with you, the cure is prevention. When someone knows what state of health they are in going in and out of a realtionship can help them. By taking the test and doing check ups they will know if they have any form of STDs and prevent it from getting worse or passing it on to their partner.
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