I Have an STD, Now What? (Teen Life 411)

Many young adults are caught completely by surprise when they find out they have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease. One reason is that they might know little about STDs. This informational guidebook separates rumors, myths, and misconceptions from the medical facts. Teens find out what STDs are, how they are treated, and how their lives can be affected by contracting one. They learn how to cope with the emotional reactions to the condition and its social stigma, and how to make sure that they control their lives and are not controlled by their STDs. Many young adults are caught completely by surprise when they find out they have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD). One reason is that they might know little about STDs. This informational text separates rumors, myths, and misconceptions from the medical facts. Teens find out what STDs are, how they are treated, and how their lives can be affected by contracting one. They learn how to cope with the emotional reactions to the condition and its social stigma, and how to make sure that they control their lives and are not controlled by their STDs. Provides information about sexually transmitted diseases and offers advice to teenagers on abstinence and other means of avoiding them and on how to deal with the problems they may cause while getting on with everyday life Getting an STD What do you have? Treating STDs: what to expect Dealing with STDs Moving forward: living with STDs.