How are STDs prevented? The most certain ways to avoid contacting an STD are abstaining from sexual relations (including vaginal, oral or anal sex) or having sex with only one partner-someone who only has sex with you. Also, keep in mind that some STDs, such as HIV/AIDS can be spread through the sharing of intravenous drug needles. In general, your risk of acquiring an STD increases with the number of people with whom you …showed first 75 words of 1837 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1837 total…be spread to others or, in the case of a woman, be passed on to a newborn baby. It is important to learn more about STDs and then make choices about how to minimize the risk of acquiring these diseases and spreading them to others. Knowledge of STDs, as well as honesty and openness with sex partners and with one's doctor, can be very important in reducing the incidence and complications of sexually transmitted diseases