Gonorrhea

When it comes to having sexual intercourse, we often are advised to make sure you know important details about your sexual partner. For example, you may need to know how old they are or most importantly, their name! In the mist of these times, there is so much running through your head that you forget to check some questions off of the list. After all of the excitement, you think everything is fine. Until a few weeks when you realize, you have gonorrhea!

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoea bacterium. The mucous membranes that are in the reproductive tract, mouth, throat, eyes, and rectum are affected by this bacteria. It can be contracted through sexual contact with the penis, vagina, or anus of an infected person. No need to fear though, this sexually transmitted disease is really common and treatment is available.

To prevent gonorrhea from becoming a personal problem, there are some techniques that should be used to protect yourself. Since gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease, emphasis on the sexual, that mean that be cautious with sexual intercourse is the key. By not having sex at all, or using protective measures will help to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Also getting tested regularly will help to inform you if you do have gonorrhea. If you are infected by gonorrhea, it is advised that you tell you present and past sexual partners, refrain from having sexual intercourse until you finish treatment, and after you are treated, use protective measures.