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By: Uchenna Ani-okoye

Treated For Chlamydia

If you have someone that has contracted Chlamydia, and you have been having sexual intercourse with them the chances are you may have it to. Chlamydia is common in people having sex between the ages of 18 and 25. The statistics show that between these ages there is a high probability that Chlamydia can be caught.

The advice to anybody having sex before they are married is to use a condom. Preferably don't have sex until you are married. If you know that you have a partner that has this disease then you should refrain from having sexual intercourse with them. There should be no sexual intercourse until you are 100% sure that your partner is free for this disease.

Other ways that you can prevent yourself from getting Chlamydia, or to not have sexual relations with more than one partner in close succession, preferably only have one partner. Having one long-term relationship limits your chances of contracting any type of sexually transmitted disease. It is advisable to not have sex with anybody that you do not know, one night stands are out of the question! Having sex with many people, can expose you to other sexually transmitted diseases, and can be very bad for your health. Having sex with people you have just met at a party, is bad practice and is not encouraged.

Chlamydia is usually transmitted through anal sex, free the vagina sometimes through oral sex, or even hand to eye contact, although this is not that common. Even though it is not common you should always wash your hands after using any washroom, especially if it is in a public place. And also if you have been shaking hands with strangers. Another possible thing to do is to carry sanitary wipes, if you are not going to be close to a bathroom.