9. Sexual Health and STI Prevention

9.1 Components of Sexual Health

  • Safe and consensual relationships
  • Protection from STIs
  • Emotional and psychological well-being
  • Access to accurate information

9.2 Major STIs

  • Bacterial: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis
  • Viral: HIV, HPV, HSV, Hepatitis B
  • Parasitic: trichomoniasis

9.3 Prevention Strategies

  • Correct and consistent condom use
  • STI testing and treatment
  • HPV vaccination
  • Reducing number of sexual partners
  • Abstinence or mutual monogamy