
According to news, STIs are rising concern in Wales. Wales' top doctor, has called on the people to improve their sexual health practises over Christmas in a bid to cut down the rising tide of STIs.
Chief Medical Officer of Wales, Tony Jewell, fears that Christmas is also a season of unprotected sex. Many people who are unware of their sexually transmitted infections, put their health and others at risk.
More than 3,500 people visited a sexual health clinic in Wales with chlamydia in 2006, and there has been a 46% increase in cases of gonorrhoea between 2000 and 2004.
Many people who are infected with chlamydia, may not be aware that they are carrying and transmitting, which has many adcerse impacts such as pelvic inflammatory disease which can lead to infertlity.
The officer added that people should be specially careful during the Christmas season. Improving sexual health and increase the use of contraceptives such as condoms will help reduce this increasing problem.
Always remember, take precautions so that you reduce the risk of getting a most unwanted Christmas present.