SELF AWARENESS
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS/DISEASES
(STD/STI)
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
HEALTH SERVICES
SELF AWARENESS
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PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
SEXUAL AWARENESS
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
DRUGS AFFECT ON SEXUAL CONDUCT
PERSONAL HEALTH
AND WELLBEING
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GOOD HYGIENE
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HEALTHY DIET
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Hand washing and
cleaning your genitals
with soap and water.
Balanced meals
consisting of fruits,
veggies, carbohydrates
and protein.
EXERCISE
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30 minutes a day of
moderately intense
activities that give a
cardio workout.
SEXUAL AWARENESS
Know your body
Understand the normal flora of your body.
1. Do self breast exams
2. Do testicular exams
3. Know the normal condition of the vagina
and penis.
4. Perform an annual pap smear and pelvic
exam
SEXUAL AWARENESS
KNOW YOUR BODY
BSE (Breast Self Exam)
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BSE helps familiarize you with the normal look and
feel of your breasts. This knowledge enables you to
identify any changes that may require immediate
follow up with your primary Physician or
Gynecologist.
It is recommended that a monthly BSE be done
immediately post your menses.
You can perform your BSE while lying down, standing
or sitting in front of a mirror or in the shower.
SEXUAL AWARENESS
KNOW YOUR BODY
There are 3 patterns to choose from for BSE
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The up and down method
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The circle/circular method
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The wedge method
SEXUAL AWARENESS
KNOW YOUR BODY
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Lie on your back, put your right arm behind your head, using
the pads of your left hand fingers, press lightly, then with
medium intensity and finally firmly on the breast tissue using
one of the patterns. Cover the entire breast and armpit region.
Checking for lumps or thickening. Repeat for the left breast.
Examine each underarm with your arms slightly raised.
In front of a mirror with your hands firmly on your hips examine
your breast for changes in texture, contour or size. Examine
your nipples for any discharge or discoloration or any
abnormality.
SEXUAL AWARENESS
KNOW YOUR BODY
Self Testicular Exam (TSE)
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TSE is best done post a warm shower as this relaxes
the scrotal muscles.
Slowly roll each testicle between thumb and
forefinger applying slight pressure. Check for hard
painless lumps or any changes in color, contour,
texture and size.
Examine your epididymis for lumps. Located behind
each testicle.
Examine your vas (the sperm carrying duct that runs
up from the epididymis). Perform test on both
testicles.
SEXUAL AWARENESS
KNOW YOUR BODY
Testicular Self Exam (TSE)
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
(STI, STD)
Types
1. Bacterial
These are treatable with early diagnosis.
2. Viral
These may or may not be treatable. They do
stay in your system for life.
3. Parasitic
These are caused by little creatures that inhabit
either your skin or hair in and around the
genitals.
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
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Bacterial
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Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
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Viral
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Parasitic
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Scabies
Crabs
Genital Warts
Herpes
HIV
Hepatitis B
Bacterial
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Chlamydia:
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can be acquired from having vaginal, anal (rectal) or oral sex
with someone who has Chlamydia.
Men have white or clear watery drip from the penis and
burning with urination. Women may have burning with
urination, milky, white or yellow discharge.
Symptoms may come and go usually starting one week to
three weeks post exposure to an infected individual. Some
individuals may not have any symptoms at all and are
unaware that they are infected yet they can still give
Chlamydia to anyone they have sex with.
If not treated it can lead to infertility, PID or also known as
pelvic inflammatory disease and damage to reproductive
organs.
Bacterial
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Gonorrhea:
 White, yellow or green drip from your penis,
vagina or anus. Burning or pain with
urination. Frequent urination. Women could
be asymptomatic.
 Symptoms may come and go and appear
two days to a few weeks after having sex
with someone who has gonorrhea.
 Complications include PID, infertility, heart
problems, blindness.
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Bacterial
Syphilis:
Has four stages:
Primary:
A painless sore on or around your penis, vagina, mouth or
anus usually starting one week to three months post
exposure with someone who has syphilis. Later the sore
disappears.
Secondary:
Body rash, hair loss, swollen glands and fever.
Latent:
No symptom
Tertiary:
Damage to the cardiovascular and neurological system
and various organs of the body.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITED
INFECTIONS/DISEASES
PRIMARY & SECONDARY SYPHILIS
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Parasitic
Scabies:
 Spread by skin to skin contact during sex.
Tiny red bumps appear anywhere on the
body armpits, buttocks, hands, around the
penis and vagina, where mites crawl under
skin and lay eggs.
 Intense itching especially at night. Skin
infection from scratching.
 Takes about 2-6 weeks post exposure for
symptoms to occur.
 Condoms are not effective.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS/DISEASES
SCABIES INFECTION
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Parasitic:
Crabs (pubic lice):
 Tiny bugs found in the hair around the penis,
vagina, underarm or face. Spread by skin to
skin contact, or sharing sheets, towels or
clothing.
 Seen as red brown dots or tiny white crab
eggs in the hairs or blue spots on the skin
where crabs have bitten.
Complications are similar to scabies.
 Condoms are not effective.
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Viral
Genital Warts:
 Over 40 types
 Small, fleshy, raised or flat bumps, cauliflower type
bumps can be located on the penis, anus, scrotum,
thighs, mouth, vagina and cervix. Bumps are usually
painless.
 May be seen a few weeks or months post exposure.
 Condoms are not effective if warts are outside of
area covered.
 Complications include cervical cancer, recurring
infections, HPV has no treatment but symptoms can
be controlled.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS/DISEASES
GENITAL WARTS ON A PENIS
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Viral:
Herpes:
 Small painful blisters around the penis, anus, vagina
or mouth visible two days to a few weeks post
exposure.
 HSV-1, HSV-2 and Herpes Zoster.
 Condoms not effective if sores outside of covered
area.
 Herpes can not be cured and can be passed on even
when sores are not present.
 Complications include recurring breakouts 3-4 times a
year, herpes encephalitis and meningitis.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS/DISEASES
FEMALE AND MALE GENITALIA WITH
HERPES INFECTION (HSV 2)
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Viral
HIV ( Human Immunodeficiency Virus):
 Transmission via blood, semen or vaginal fluid.
 Initial symptoms could be fever, fatigue, rash,
headache, lymph glands swelling, nausea, vomiting
and or night sweats.
 Complications include multi system failure,
opportunistic infections and death.
 Blood test identifies the antibodies that define the
HIV positive status of an individual. An individual
could be HIV + for a very long time before they
convert to an AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome) patient.
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Viral
Hepatitis B:
 Inflammation of the liver caused by Hep B virus. The
virus is found In the blood, semen and vaginal fluid.
 Acquired through sex, sharing of needles, bodypiercing or tattoos or by sharing personal items such
as razor blades or tooth brushes.
 Symptoms could be flu like, yellow skin (jaundice),
yellow eyes or dark urine two to three months after
contact with someone who has hepatitis B.
 Complications include permanent liver damage or
cirrhosis of the liver and tumors.
Sexually Transmitted
Infections/Diseases
Prevention and Care
 Condoms for oral, anal and
vaginal sex.
 Stick to monogamous
relationships.
 Get screened for STD’s on a
yearly basis or every six
months if you have sex with
multiple partners.
 Use dental dams.
 Do not feel pressured to
perform any sexual act that
you are uncomfortable with.
 Do not indulge in sexual
activities if you suspect you
have an STD.
 Abstinence is a choice and a
good option.
 Inform your partner.
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Do not share personal items
like needles, razors,
toothbrushes etc.
Seek medical advice and help
as soon as possible.
Get your pap test and pelvic
exams done on a yearly
bases. Do self exams to
determine abnormalities.
Men do your self testicular
exams and look out for any
abnormal bumps, skin rash,
penile discharge, swelling and
or burning with urination.
CDC NATIONAL STD
HOTLINE: 1 800 227 8922.
LA COUNTY STD HOTLINE
1 800 758 0880
Drugs Affect on Sexual
Conduct
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When drugs and sex are mixed the result is an increase in
sexually transmitted diseases (STD), molestations, sexual
assaults, rape and unwanted pregnancies.
Drugs in general affect perception, reaction time, feelings,
mood etc.
Alcohol lowers your reserve and allows you to take risks
you would otherwise not have taken if you were not under
the influence.
Marijuana alters your reaction time and slows down your
perception of everything around you while giving you a
false feeling of calmness and relaxation.
Some drugs can be slipped into your drinks while you are
unaware e.g. Rohypnol, Ketamine and ecstasy.
These drugs are used either to subdue or sedate
persons to allow for sexual assaults, rape and
molestations.
Drugs Affect On Sexual
Conduct
Drugs Affect On Sexual
Conduct
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Rohypnol: potent fast acting sedative. It takes 20-30 minutes
for the drug effects to occur post ingestion. The drug
causes drowsiness, confusion, impaired motor skills,
dizziness, disinhibition, impaired judgement, and
reduced levels of consciousness. It is most
commonly found in tablet form. When slipped in a
drink, the pill dissolves and becomes invisible.
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Street Names: Ruffies, Roofies, Rophies, Roches, Roaches, La
Rochas, Rope, Rib, Forget Pill, Poor Man’s
Quaalude, Whitey’s, Trip and Fall, Mind Erasers,
Mexican Valium, Lunch Money.
Drugs Affect On Sexual
Conduct
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Ketamine: It’s a dissociative general anesthetic. Contains
hypnotic, stimulant, and hallucinogenic
properties. Causes/produces dizziness, confusion,
disorientation, agitation, impaired motor skills,
amnesia depression, high blood pressure, and
respiratory failure. It comes in liquid (slipped in
drinks) or powder form (snorted). It is primarily
used by veterinarians to anaesthetize animals. It
is used to sedate or incapacitate people for the
purpose of sexually assaulting them.
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Street Names: Special K, K, Vitamin K, Blackhole, Bump,
Jet, K-Hole, Kit Kat, Psychedelic Heroin,
Purple.
Drugs Affect On Sexual
Conduct
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Ketamine: It’s a dissociative general anesthetic. Contains
hypnotic, stimulant, and hallucinogenic
properties. Causes/produces dizziness, confusion,
disorientation, agitation, impaired motor skills,
amnesia depression, high blood pressure, and
respiratory failure. It comes in liquid (slipped
in drinks) or powder form (snorted). It is
primarily used by veterinarians to anaesthetize
animals. It is used to sedate or incapacitate
people for the purpose of sexually assaulting
them.
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Street Names: Special K, K, Vitamin K, Blackhole, Bump,
Jet, K- Hole, Kit Kat, Psychedelic Heroin,
Purple.
Drugs Affect On Sexual
Conduct
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Ecstasy: Toxic stimulant and hallucinogenic drug. Increases
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Street Names: M&Ms, Adam, CK, Clarity, Lover’s
pulse, blood pressure and body temperature. It
enhances ones sense of touch, positive feelings
towards others friend or foe, produces extreme
relaxation, involuntary teeth grinding, muscle
spasms, chills, sweating, blurred vision, loss of
consciousness, strokes and seizures. The most
dangerous effect is hyperthermia. Death results
from heat stroke or heart failure.
Speed, Hug drug, X-TC, E, X
Drugs Affect On Sexual
Conduct
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GBH: Acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
Effects felt 15 minutes after ingestion. Causes
dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
respiratory depression and intense drowsiness. In some
cases unconsciousness or coma can occur. It is mostly
commonly made in a clear liquid form that is colorless
and odorless, although it has a slightly salty taste.
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Street Names: Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), Liquid X,
Liquid E, Liquid Ecstasy, Easy Lay, G, VitaG, G-Juice, Georgia Home Boy, Great
Hormones, Somatomax, Bedtime Scoop,
Soap, Gook, Gamma 10, and Energy Drink.
Drugs Affect On Sexual
Conduct
THE QUESTION FOR YOU THEN IS :
HOW LONG DO YOU WANT TO LIVE?
2.
WHAT PRICE ARE YOU WILLING TO
PAY FOR A FEW MINUTES TO HOURS
OF EUPHORIA?
3.
WHAT VALUE HAVE YOU PLACED ON
YOUR LIFE.
REMEMBER, THE CHOICE IS YOURS
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