Gonorrhoea is the most popular STD, but Get Yourself Tested can help
Published: April 18, 2020
According to recently published figures it appears that Gonorrhoea is now the most widespread STD, eclipsing the numbers associated with Chlamydia. The CDC has stated that around 700,000 people are infected with Gonorrhoea every year in the USA, as opposed to Chlamydia which falls just short of 70,000 per annum. Of those 700,000 around only half of those cases are reported to the CDC which means there’s a lot of dirty genitals wandering about out there spreading their filthy gossip.
The CDC also indicated that the highest percentage of newly acquired cases fall into the 15-24 year old bracket in both males and females.
Get it for free. The test, not Gonorrhoea.
So how does this disease get around? Same as most other STD’s; by contact with an infected penis, vagina, mouth or anus and the symptoms are as follows.
For men who display symptoms:
- A burning irritation while urinating
- A mucus-like discharge (usually white, yellow or green) from the penis
- Pain and/or swelling in the testicles.
For women who display symptoms:
- Pain or burning during urination
- Excessive vaginal discharge
- Vaginal bleeding outside of menstrual cycle
Although the anus and mouth can become infected they also quite often show no symptoms, but an oral infection can lead to a sore throat, inflammation and a ‘cracking’ of the tongue. If you think you might have picked the disease up and aren’t sure, “get yourself tested”. Here’s how:
The tests are done quickly and no blood samples are taken, just swabs or perhaps a urine sample. HIV test results are returned within 20 minutes and only require an oral swab.
The CDC recommend regular testing for STD’s although individuals should take it upon themselves to reduce the risk of infection by using condoms or being more selective about their sexual partners. In other words, don’t be such a slut, and if you really must, at least rubber-up first.
MTV are helping to promote GYT and you can find out more by visiting the website at http://www.itsyoursexlife.com/gyt/.
Please share your thoughts on Get Yourself Tested and Gonorrhoea by leaving a comment.
Read about Gonorrhoea in more depth; Genital Herpes; Facebook may cause increase in STD’s; Candida in women and men and Chlamydia.
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Mark
18. Apr, 2011
Where are you getting your information from?
The CDC says: “CDC estimates that more than 700,000 persons in the U.S. get new gonorrheal infections each year.”
“In 2009, 1,244,180 chlamydial infections were reported to CDC . . . Under-reporting is substantial . . . testing is not often done . . . An estimated 2.8 million infections occur annually”
http://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/stdfact-gonorrhea.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/STDFact-Chlamydia.htm
2.8 million cases of Chlamydia is more than 700,000 cases of Gonorrhoea. Nice article, but fact check needed.
nicole
19. Apr, 2011
70 million are afflicted with STD in the U.S. alone and an estimated over 400 million worldwide. There is an exclusive community HerpesFinder-com for singles and friends with STD. If you just need to find someone to talk to or need help or advice, this is the best place.