Nobody wishes to get infected from HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. But one must not take it for granted that she or he can never get infected. Just to rule out the possibility of any infection, one must go for the regular check-ups, and tests. If you are not having unsafe sex since long time, than too you must go for the tests. If you are into multi person sex relation than you must get your HIV blood test. Most of the times patient don't feel any symptoms for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, but he/she may be suffering from one, and passing this infection to others without knowing it. Get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. These infections are easily spreader, but are curable.
It is advisable to get blood tests done, once in a year to check the infections. To rule out Syphilis, one must get the blood tests and to rule out Gonorrhea and chlamydia, you need to give vaginal, urethral, anal and throat swabs for testing. It is better to do it as a precaution against these dangerous diseases, because tests are the only way to see, whether you are suffering from these diseases or not. In America there are 1 in 4, who is suffering from HIV and don't know it. So test is the only method to check it.
If you are positive of any such diseases, than you must tell your partner about it. Stop all the sexual activities with him/her, and get yourself treated. Most of the sexually transmitted infections go away with the proper dose of medicines, but some may take longer to cure. Be under the medical supervision till you get well. Do not donate blood, semen or organs, if you were or are suffering from HIV positive.
Always practice safe sex. Use condoms before every sexual act. Condoms are the safest way to prevent these Sexually transmitted diseases, if used correctly. Use latex and water based condoms. Try to have sex with the partner who, you are sure is infection free.
STDs and HIV can spread through any sexual activity, be it vaginal, oral, or anal. So be careful, while performing. Sharing needles and syringes with the infected person also causes the HIV. The infection can go to the child if mother is HIV, during her pregnancy. Blood transfusion from the infected person is another carrier if HIV. Prevention is the best cure.
