sexually transmitted diseases

Cultural  

1. Diseases that can be passed to other persons through sexual contact. AIDS, gonorrhea, herpes, and syphilis are examples of sexually transmitted diseases.

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Example Sentences

In Kentucky, educators can’t teach sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases before sixth grade, and parents must provide consent for older students.

From Seattle Times

“Under this scenario, instruction on curriculum for human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases at the high school level would not be impacted,” the guidance said.

From Seattle Times

Millions of Americans have used GoodRx, a drug discount app, to search for lower prices on prescriptions like antidepressants, H.I.V. medications and treatments for sexually transmitted diseases at their local drugstores.

From New York Times

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a speech Monday at a medical conference on sexually transmitted diseases.

From Seattle Times

U.S. officials are also reportedly considering broadening recommendations on who should get vaccinated against MPX to possibly include many men with HIV or those recently diagnosed with other sexually transmitted diseases, the Associated Press reported.

From Los Angeles Times