sexually transmitted diseases

Thirteen articles present opposing viewpoints on sexually transmitted diseases, discussing moral issues, public health, HIV infections among African-American women, methamphetamine use as a cause of HIV, condoms, the United States' plan to fight AIDS in Africa, AIDS education, abstinence-only education, and the HPV vaccine.

Describes the history, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases including chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, pubic lice, and syphilis, and also discusses the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Discusses what abstinence means, the dangers of teenage sexual activity, the difficulty of choosing abstinence, and the advantages of abstaining from sex.

Provides basic consumer health information for teens about puberty, sexuality, reproductive health, contraception, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Includes index, resource information, and recommendation for further reading.

Describes the female body's changes during puberty and provides information and guidance for young girls on sexuality, intercourse, the decision to become sexually active, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, and related issues such as harassment and rape.

Examines the history, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, as well as ongoing research for a cure.

Offers guidance to teens on how to decide whether they are ready for sex, explores the abstinence option, and provides information on safe sex practices for young people who choose to become sexually active, discussing how the sex organs work, contraception, and the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Contains nearly thirty essays that present opposing viewpoints on issues related to sexually transmitted diseases, discussing the nature of STDs, the impact of sexually transmitted diseases on society, prevention, and treatment, and including personal testimonies.

Contains over twenty essays that present opposing viewpoints on issues related to sexually transmitted diseases, discussing the extent of the problem, risk populations, prevention, and public health measures.

Provides scientific descriptions of the major sexually transmitted diseases, discussing their causes, symptoms, and treatments; traces the social history of such diseases; and offers advice on how to keep from becoming infected.