Sexual Conditions

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1### Sexual Conditions Overview
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3Sexual conditions include sexual dysfunction problems and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis. Vaginal or penal discharge and burning or pain during urination can indicate an STD. STD treatment can include medication, and prevention involves using condoms and other safe sex practices.
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5## Your Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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17[Sexually transmitted diseases](https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/default.htm), commonly called [STDs](https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/rm-quiz-stds), are diseases that are spread by having [sex](https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/default.htm) with someone who has an STD. You can get a [sexually transmitted disease](https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/ss/slideshow-std-pictures-and-facts) from sexual activity that involves the [mouth](https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/anatomy-of-the-mouth), [anus](https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-anus), [vagina](https://www.webmd.com/women/picture-of-the-vagina), or [penis](https://www.webmd.com/men/picture-of-the-penis).
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3According to the American Social Health Organization, one out of four [teens](https://teens.webmd.com/default.htm) in the United States becomes infected with an STD each year. By the age of 25, half of all sexually active young adults will get an STD.
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