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Sexually transmitted diseases are highest in the LGBTQ community

The LGBTQ community is at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This can be due to increased rates of HIV/AIDS and other STDs, as well as factors such as socioeconomic status and gender identity. Here are some statistics about the prevalence of STDs in the LGBTQ community: “Men who have sex with men are 17 times more likely to get anal cancer than heterosexual men.” The risk of anal…

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1 in 5 People In The US Have An STI. Something Must Be Done.

STIs are currently spreading at alarming rates. The “CDC estimates that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection”. This is an extremely alarming statistic that seems to be ignored by most.

STIs are currently spreading at alarming rates. The “CDC estimates that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection”. This is an extremely alarming statistic that seems to be ignored by most. It’s a statistic that seems to be ignored out of fear, lack of interest, ignorance, and because people dont care until it directly affects them and their livelihood. Safe Choice is a…