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Here are this week’s Top 3 Comments of the Week!!

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  • “I'm really glad the topic is about STD's. It is a very important subject that I think a lot of teenagers don't talk about or know a lot about. i don't have an STD to my knowledge and I don't know anybody with one. But the thing is I think a lot of people walk around and they might have an STD but they don't know because they haven't been tested. That's the danger of it because its not an open thing for everybody. In a way I'm scared to have sex because I'm scared of getting an STD. I have been warned from my parents about it and I've read books about it. And knowing nothing is full proof and so its always possible even if you are being careful to get pregnant or get an STD. I think everybody should get tested (unless you aren't doing anything sexual with anyone) That will keep you in the know with how healthy you are and also if you do find out you have one then you can get treated right away. Just remember all the dangers with sex. Be as responsible as you can be. The best thing is to not have sex but we all know many teenagers are having sex. So the best thing is to have protection and try to find out about your partner's sexual history as much as possible. Be in the know-it will benefit you in the long run.” – Megan
  • “STD's are a painful reality to the seriousness of sex as a deadly past-time. They are many more times painful than Jock Itch or a Yeast Infection. Your friends leave you when they find out, and strangers walk a way when the disease you have develops a foul smell. What happens if you have a job? Co-workers leave or ungrateful employers may fire you. This is partly why I strongly believe in abstinence. THe consequences are to great. First, I want to talk about a dear friend of mine. I was seeking a way out of drug and alcohol, even with the requests of the local police department; I would not leave the life style behind. I told God, "I need a reason to leave." That was when I met my friend. I met him ten years ago; he was recently released from prison. He was mean, uncertain, and unforgiving. There was still a little boy spark; it kept me interested in being his friend. We cooked, cleaned, and caused trouble together. We smiled, fought like cats and dogs, and went places together. The topic of a relationship came up. That was when I was informed why we would never be more. I am still friends with this man. We have developed many safety friendship rules. There will always be pain for the indepthness we will never reach, yet we choose to look beyond the can not haves and influence the positive times we have together. We make the best of the friendship we have now, inspite of the hardships that prison brought him then. Secondly, I am very lucky. I used to be married to someone who slept around. The doctors thought first that I had a pelvic infection. STD's and pelvic infections start out the same. However, it did turn out that I had a cureable disease. I few pills later, I was well.” - Sonya B.
  • “I was diagnosed with genital herpes about a year ago. I am only 20 now. I never would have in my life thought this could happen to me. It has changed my entire life forever. I no longer can date as I used to, or even at the most best relationships, be as intimate as I used to could be. This is a VERY common disease and most people do not know the facts about it. 1 out of 5 people are said to have genital herpes. And 70% of people who contract this disease, get it from a partner who has absolutely NO SIGNS of it. Young people should get more educated on this disease, even though it cannot kill you, it stays with you for LIFE! Herpes affects more people then we will probably ever know. So to any youngsters reading this PLEASE be cafeful and read the facts... and remember that condoms do little protect against Hsv 1, Hsv 2 (herpes) . An as with any std, it only takes one time to catch one. And stds do not discriminate!!!” - Coutney A.
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