Blog#7 STD's

Many people equate STD's with immorality, promiscuous behavior and low social status. What are your thoughts on this statement?


STD's can be contracted in many ways and in different situations such as rape. Immorality does play its part, but its really for those who have their beliefs and who don't about sex before marriage. Promiscuous behavior, I can see being the closet reason for getting an STD because now a days young people are sleeping around with more and more people and not protecting themselves that is why all of these STD cases and babies are increasing. Low social status could be a factor just not as major as promiscuous behavior because social status does not necessarily mean that you will not contract STD's you ultimately have to make the choice to protect yourself because just because you have money and are well educated doesn't mean that you can't contract an STD. As I get older I am realizing that trust is not something that can be taken lightly especially in a relationship and ultimately you have to take care of you. I always make sure that I get my yearly exams and that I use protection and I feel that people who are single or in relationships should do the same regardless if your partner has pledged his/her undying love for you because that doesn't mean that they won't cheat and you won't end up with an unexpected STD. So just make sure you protect yourself.

Shenita Jolivette