Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections contracted during sexual intercourse with an infected person. Sexual activities like touching and skin contact with an infected person may also cause an STD. STDs are preventable, but millions of people contract the infections every year. If people take their sexual health seriously and make the right decisions, they could avoid STDs. However, the surest way to avoid STDs is abstaining from any form of sexual activity. For those who are sexually active, it’s essential to practice safe sex by using condoms and getting…