Latest STD Statistics

• There are 20 mil new cases of STDs in the U.S every year. Do you know what you should be tested for? http://on.mtv.com/1CdVtN8 #STDMonth17
• STDs have surged to a 20 year high with Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and syphilis rates all increasing. #STDMonth2017 http://bit.ly/2eYBEX9
• DYK all sexually active women age 24 and under should be tested for chlamydia every year? http://bit.ly/1FS99kQ #STDMonth17
• Syphilis increased by a shocking 19% in 2015, on top of 15% increase 2014 #SyphilisStrikesBack #STDMonth17 http://bit.ly/2eYBEX9
• #STD data continues to outline the crisis in men and gay men’s health, gonorrhea rates up 10% in men. #STDMonth17 http://bit.ly/1H7fgEb
• Rates of congenital syphilis rose are up 6% and climbing! http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/01/health/syphilis-newborns-partner/ #SyphilisStrikesBack #STDMonth17
• Half of all sexually active young people will get an STD before the age of 25. Most won’t know it. https://gettested.cdc.gov/ #STDMonth17

Take Charge of Your Sexual Health!

• April is STD Awareness Month, the perfect time to take charge of your sexual health and get tested https://gettested.cdc.gov/ #STDMonth17
• Talk w/your health care provider & make sure you’re getting recommended sexual healthcare services http://bit.ly/11ledwG #STDMonth17 Concerned about ur sexual health? No better time 2 visit your provider & get tested! Find Testing: https://gettested.cdc.gov/ #STDMonth17
• Know the facts about STDs and get yourself tested http://1.usa.gov/1ROs01e #STDMonth17
• Celebrate #STDMonth17 by talking about #sexualhealth with your provider. Don’t know where to start? http://bit.ly/11ledwG
• 5 key steps you can take 2 improve your #sexualhealth, regardless of your age or the type of relationship http://bit.ly/1tM0Ewe #STDMonth17
• 1/2 In response to the increasing rates of STD and HIV infection among Black & Latino MSM o 2/2 NCSD & NASTAD created the Optimal Care Checklists 2 facilitate sexual health conversations w/providers & patients http://bit.ly/1E0uEff

 Get Tested!

• It’s Your Sex Life. Get Yourself Tested. http://on.mtv.com/1CdVtN8 #STDMonth17
• DYK screenings for certain STDs are recommended for everyone who has ever had sex? Find out more here http://bit.ly/25XFO2X #STDMonth17
• 1/3 Screening is essential as many STDs don’t show symptoms! #STDMonth17 o
• 2/3 If left untreated STDs can cause infertility, pelvic pain, and long-term health problems #STDMonth17
• 3/3 If you do have an STD, the sooner you get treated, the better. http://on.mtv.com/1CdVtN8 #STDMonth17

Prevention/Treatment

• April is STD Awareness Month. Time to get Serious & get Passionate about your prevention options! #STDMonth17 http://1.usa.gov/1LqSVDK
• It’s #STDMonth17! Brush up on your Condomology for the latest facts about #condoms & STD Prevention http://www.factsaboutcondoms.com
• STD Prevention 101: How do you put a condom on correctly? Here’s the play by play http://bit.ly/1SlWABy #CondomsStillWork #STDMonth17
• Condoms are the ONLY contraceptive method that prevents pregnancy & STDs. Are you benefitting from this dual protection? #STDMonth17
• #Ladies: Have u considered the female condom? They’re effective & empowering! http://bit.ly/1YyKqa3 #CondomsSTILLwork #STDMonth17
• DOs & DON’Ts of using condoms? Check out this resource to get the maximum benefit. http://bit.ly/1PlPGJO #CondomsSTILLwork #STDMonth17
• Playing safe can be just as sexy (& maybe more fun!). Condoms come in many sizes, textures, & colors. http://bit.ly/1P9EWAc #STDMonth17
• DYK H2O & silicone lubes are safe to use with #condoms, but oil-based ones could cause condoms to break? #CondomsSTILLwork
• Accidents Happen. What to do if a condom breaks? Keep Calm and Take Control http://on.mtv.com/1Qg3dSU #STDMonth17
• Learn how to protect yourself from syphilis. http://bit.ly/25XFO2X #STDMonth17 #SyphilisStrikesBack
• On treatment for an STD? Avoid having sex again until you and your sex partner(s) have each completed treatment #STDMonth17 #TalkTestTreat
• Some STDs aren’t curable, but they are treatable. Talk with your doctor about which medications are right for you. #STDMonth17