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Myths about STDs can cause panic or contraction of disease
By Julie Carey
Kansan correspondent
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Many myths circulate about sexually transmitted diseases, leading many young people to become infected without even realizing it.
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According to the Physicians' Desk Reference Family Guide to Prescription Drugs, one in five sexually active young adults is infected and treated for an STD every year.
"One reason for this is the mentality of 'It's not going to happen to me,'" said Kathy Guth, women's health nurse practitioner at Watkins Memorial Health Center. "That's a common myth."
Other myths continue to mislead.
Myth 1: Any condom can prevent
STDs.
When it comes to STDs, not all condoms are equal. Some condom materials, such as lambskin, are ineffective in preventing the transmission of STDs, said Melissa Smith, public health educator at Watkins.
Latex or polyurethane condoms best protect against disease. Even with condom use, the spread of disease isn't always prevented.
vented.
Some diseases thrive on the skin of the genitals, so they may be passed skin-to-skin. To avoid this, condoms must always cover the entire penis.
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Myth 2: Once people have STDs, they
have them for life.
Christine Moore, Topeka freshman, admits to being surprised that few are not curable STDs.
Other STDs can be treated with antibiotics and other medications.
Myth 3: There are only a few STDs
"It would be shocking, really, to know the actual number of STDs." Smith said.
Guth said the actual number was 25.
People are most familiar with STDs that have been highly publicized, such as HIV or genital herpes.
Anyone concerned he or she may have contracted an STD should contact their doctor or Watkins Health Center and abstain from sex until being tested.
Contact Carey at correspondence@ kansan.com. This story was edited by Ryan Malashock and Amy Schmitz.
How much do you know about sexually transmitted diseases?
1. You have to have sexual intercourse with an infected person to get an STD.
True
False
2. A woman knows when she has gonorrhea because it burns when she urinates.
True False
3. Men are more likely than women to notice symptoms of chlamydia and gonorrhea.
True
False
4. Syphilis has been successfully eradicated in the United States.
True
False
5. Sharing sex toys can spread STDs.
True
False
6. The most common risk factor for hepatitis B infection is sexual activity among heterosexuals.
True
False
7. Human papillomavirus causes genital herpes.
True
False
8. Viral STDs can be cured with antibiotics.
True
False
9. Warts in the genital area are a symptom of syphilis.
True
False
10. Proper condom use will prevent the transmission of genital warts.
True False
Answers: 1. False; 2. False; 3. True; 4.
False; 5. True; 6. True; 7. False; 8. False;
9. True; 10. False
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Missouri dedicates week to single, unmarried people
By Jason Rosenbaum
The Maneater via U-Wire
The University of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. After decades of activism, single and unmarried Americans will get their own week dedicated to their role in American society.
The only potential problem is best described by senior Alex McCracken: "I've never heard of it."
That's because for the first time ever, Sept. 15 to 21 is National Unmarried and Single Americans Week in Missouri.
Gov. Bob Holden signed the proclamation into law last month.
The idea for National USA
Week, as it is also known, was pitched by the American Association for Single People, a lobbying organization based in Glendale, Calif.
The group's goal is to cajole Congress into adopting economic and social legislation that benefits single and unmarried Americans.
Americans. Formerly called National Singles Week, the AASP changed the name not only to bring in a patriotic motif, but also to include unmarried domestic partners in the celebration, said AASP executive director Tom Coleman.
Despite endorsements from traditionally liberal interest groups like the American Civil Liberties Union and the National
Organization for Women National USA Week has garnered support across party lines. Eight Democratic, four Republican and two independent governors have signed statewide proclamations into law.
Amy Stanley of the College Republican National Committee said she thought the purpose of National USA Week was a good one but that there could be arguments made against the overall purpose of the week.
"It's a neat idea to designate a week for people who are unmarried," Stanley said. "But the argument can be made that children in married relationships get more financial support, and it's been proven they do better in a two-
parent family, where there's a male and female."
Single people are not treated equally in many areas of American society, including social security and pension plans, car insurance and social dynamics in the workplace. Coleman said.
Although the concept of a week dedicated to single and unmarried people has received the support of cities, counties and states, a burning question emerges: How are people supposed to celebrate National USA Week?
"What are you supposed to do?" McCracken said. "Get together and talk about your singleness?"
Coleman suggested celebrat
ing National USA Week by calling local talk-radio shows or writing letters to the editor to discuss the social dynamics of the single and unmarried people of America.
"I hope it brings a greater sense of awareness that single people are an integral part of American society," he said. "From that, awareness is step No. 1. Then we have a conversation about what's wrong with the picture."
Still, sophomore Dana Copeland said she wasn't sure the idea of National USA Week will catch on.
"I doubt it'll work," she said,
"because people who are single always have a chance of getting married."
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