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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > health and the biology of relationships > sexually transmitted diseases and relationships
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > health and the biology of relationships > sexually transmitted diseases and relationships
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > health and the biology of relationships > sexually transmitted diseases and relationships
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > sexual activity > sexuality > sexually transmitted diseases and relationships
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > physical and biological development > sexual activity > sexuality > sexually transmitted diseases and relationships
social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > sexuality > sexually transmitted diseases and relationships

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sexually transmitted diseases and relationships  

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  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which are also referred to as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are illnesses that have a significant probability of transmission in humans through sexual contact, including penile-vaginal intercourse, oral-genital contact, oral-anal contact, and penile-anal sex. Some STDs can also be spread via skin-to-skin contact such as rubbing or petting, childbirth, breastfeeding, and sharing needles. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Relationships]

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