These may cause irritation. Shower instead of taking a bath. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks, and spicy foods, which can irritate the urinary tract in some people. Do not douche or use deodorants or sprays on the genital area. Wear loose fitting cotton underwear.
Sexual activity includes vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
Most STD germs need to live in warm, moist areas. That's why they infect the mouth, rectum and sex organs of both males and females. The STDs of HIV and Hepatitis B are also spread by contact with infected blood. STD's are dangerous because they place a person at risk for infertility, cancer, or an incurrable illness like Herpes, AIDS, or Hepatitis. Many people have no symptoms.