Second, people live for many years after becoming HIV positive, and still work, go to school, and enjoy sex. But they have to take special care of their health. That's why we recommend people with HIV call one of the support agencies listed under Resources. Remember that this information is yours and no one can force you to tell anyone else, but it will help to talk to people you trust. Every year 2.5 million U.S. teenagers get STD's.
Nobody is immune.
Practice safe sex, so you won't have to worry about STD's, and sex will be a lot more fun. You can get it without having sex. Most of these are serious. They have dangerous consequences and need medical care. STD's can make you unable to have children, cause birth defects, and increase your chances of getting cancer.