Sex

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

If you suspect you have a sexually transmitted disease then go and get a check-up. You don't have to go to your own GP or campus clinic. You can contact a local GUM (genito-urinary clinic) Check phonebook for GUM, STD, VD or special clinic. Most large hospitals have a GUM clinic.

The longer you leave a problem the worse it will get...

Interestingly, although men are less likely to go to the doctors than a woman, and it's generally women who go to the family planning clinics, men are more likely to attend GUM clinics. After reading the following list, both guys and girls will, if they're half-sensible, visit clinics at the first symptoms - better be safe than sorry.

Here are some of the seriously scary and unpleasant diseases you can get if you're not careful. Some are extremely painful; all are very embarrassing and will stop your nookie for a long while, whilst others are life threatening.