Teen Health Course 2

Introduction
Your sexuality is an important part of who you are, so it is important for both males and females to make decisions about sexual behavior carefully. To make those decisions, you need accurate information about the emotional and physical risks, such as pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). On the Web site below, you will learn the basics about sexually transmitted diseases – what they are, how you can get them, and what you can do to avoid them.

Link to explore: Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases http://www.girlshealth.gov/body/reproductive_symptoms.htm

Instructions

• Start at the Symptoms of STDs Web site.
• Read through the page, including the sections on each of the common STDs, taking notes as you go.
• When you are done answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information provided, create a peer-counseling Web page that includes three questions from a teen about STDs and how you would answer each one.

1			How many different STDs are there that affect both males and females?
2			Which STD can damage reproductive organs and causes pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
3			Is there a cure for Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C?
4			What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
5			5. What are the symptoms of human papillomavirus (HPV)?