10 things you think you know about STDs but maybe you don't

The only way to know if you have an STD is to get tested, preferably before you decide to become intimate with a new partner. Photo: TNS

Thanks to the wealth of information on the Internet, we have seen a greater general awareness of health-related issues, including what to be alert for in avoiding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The flip side of this advantage is that it also leads to a lot of misinformation, and existing myths are spread even further.

Let’s revisit the 10 most common myths, as well as some we might not have known about.