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&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt; STDs: They&#39;re Common, They&#39;re Treatable &amp;mdash; And You Might Not Know You Have One!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hey, let&amp;rsquo;s talk about STDs. Don&amp;rsquo;t squirm &amp;mdash; this is the fun, facts-only version.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So, What &lt;em&gt;Is&lt;/em&gt; an STD?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An &lt;strong&gt;STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)&lt;/strong&gt; is an infection passed through sexual contact &amp;mdash; that includes &lt;strong&gt;vaginal, anal, and oral sex&lt;/strong&gt;. Some of the most common ones are:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/chlamydia-in-hong-kong-testing-symptoms-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chlamydia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (the silent one)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/gonorrhoea-hong-kong&quot;&gt;Gonorrhoea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (a.k.a. &quot;the clap&quot; &amp;ndash; but not applause)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/syphilis-in-hong-kong-prevention-diagnosis-treatment-long-term-care&quot;&gt;Syphilis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (yes, it&amp;rsquo;s still around)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/herpes-symptoms-testing-treatment&quot;&gt;Herpes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (very common, manageable)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hpv-hong-kong&quot;&gt;HPV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (some types can cause warts or cancer)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-basics&quot;&gt;HIV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (manageable with treatment!)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/trichomoniasis-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trichomoniasis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (hard to spell, easy to catch)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;ldquo;But I Feel Fine&amp;hellip;&amp;rdquo;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;That&amp;rsquo;s exactly why STDs spread so easily &amp;mdash; most don&amp;rsquo;t show symptoms right away, and some never do. You might feel completely healthy and still have an infection, which is why regular testing is the only way to know for sure and keep yourself and others protected.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch Out for These Signs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Burning or pain when peeing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Unusual discharge (from penis, vagina, or anus)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Itchy, irritated, or sore genitals&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bumps, blisters, or rashes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pain during sex&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;No symptoms at all&amp;hellip; (yep, it happens a lot)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Good News?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most STDs are &lt;strong&gt;easy to test for and treat&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; especially if caught early. At &lt;strong&gt;PULSE Clinic Hong Kong&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;we offer:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fast, discreet testing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Friendly, non-judgmental staff&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;LGBTQ+ inclusive care&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Same-day treatments (for many infections)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Walk-ins welcome or book online&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Protected&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Use condoms and dental dams&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Get tested regularly (every 3&amp;ndash;6 months if you&amp;rsquo;re sexually active)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Talk openly with partners&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t panic &amp;mdash; just test!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Word&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;77&quot; data-end=&quot;312&quot;&gt;STDs are a normal part of being sexually active &amp;mdash; there&amp;rsquo;s zero shame in getting tested. The only real risk is not knowing. Stay smart, stay safe, and keep your sex life healthy and fun with regular check-ups.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book Your Confidential Screening Today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/circumcision-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your sexual health is important.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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