re·al·i·ty

1 : the quality or state of being real
2 : a real event, entity, or state of affairs
3 : something that is neither derivative nor dependent but exists necessarily

Real Life Choices deals with the real issues which face the teens of today. Drugs, Sex, Violence and Relationships are all very real things for young people. We are listening and know the facts and statistics can be discouraging. We know by providing you with the necessary information, you can make the good Real Life Choices.

Source: Merriam Webster.com

Scary but TRUE!

Did you know:
There are over 19 million new infections of STDs every year?
Most STDs happen to people 25 or younger?
Many STDs have no symptoms?
If untreated, some STDs can wreck a woman’s chance of ever having a baby?

STDs are Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Like the name says, these are diseases you can get from sexual contact with infected partners. There are two kinds of STD’s: non-viral and viral.

Non-Viral STDs can be cured IF they are properly diagnosed and treated by a doctor. BUT, because STDs often have no noticeable symptoms or mild symptoms, people with a potentially curable STD may not know they are infected--so they don’t get treatment.

Viral STD’s can’t be cured. If they are properly diagnosed, medications can help fight outbreaks of symptoms of some viral STD’s, although side effects of the medications are also important to consider. Viral STDs can be spread during sexual activity, even if no symptoms are present at the time.

If you are sexually active, or have had sex, you should be tested for STD's and pregnancy. Check your local phone book for local help.

Either way, these are problems you can avoid. And the best way to avoid them is by choosing to be Abstinence. Let’s learn more about STDs.

Non-Viral STDs

Gonorrhea

Chlamydia

Syphilis

Viral STDs

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Herpes

HIV/AIDS