Talking about sexual health lowers the risk of STDs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that two groups who are particularly at risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) are people between the ages of 15 and 24 and the elderly. Unfortunately, these are also two populations that often find it difficult to discuss their sexual health openly, even if it means potentially risking the health of their partner.

Recently, the Florida Times Union ran an article offering tips on how to talk about STDs with a partner. The news provider reports that ideally, a person should always be comfortable enough to talk to their partner about anything, and that a good relationship comes with a certain level of openness.

Next, the Union suggested that the question of STDs should get out of the way before anything else happens. Although asking about a person's sexual health can be difficult, it's better than having to have the conversation later, after it's too late.

"If you suspect you may have an STD, seek medical treatment. Many of these infections are easily diagnosed by examination, cultures or blood tests" according to the news source.