VD Quiz: Getting The Answers Right (1977)
Leonard Nimoy discusses the prevalence and misconceptions surrounding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), emphasizing the importance of awareness, diagnosis, and treatment. It highlights that a case of a sexually transmissible disease is contracted every five seconds in America, with millions of cases reported annually. The film features conversations among characters discussing symptoms, the need for medical check-ups, and the importance of informing sexual partners about potential infections. It dispels common myths regarding the transmission and prevention of STDs, stressing that birth control pills do not prevent STDs and that proper medical diagnosis is crucial for treatment. The film concludes by encouraging viewers to seek regular check-ups and to be proactive about their sexual health.
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