ContentsSTDs 4
What are STDs? 6
Epidemic proportions? 10
History of STDs 12
A special case 16
Who contracts STDs? 18
How STDs work 22
Checklist of common STDs 24
Life with STDs 32
Family and friends 36
Control and prevention 40
Lessons from HIV and AIDS 42
Treatment and counselling 46
People to talk to 50
Glossary 52