Survey Reveals 1 in 5 Would have Sex with STD Partner

A recent study shows that for many young people, having sex with a partner who has a sexually transmitted disease really doesn't phase them all that much.

Research shows that as many as one in five people aged 18 to 30 would have sex with someone they knew had such a health issue, according to UKMedix.com, who conducted the research.

They also revealed that around 39 percent of these people believe that they have already had unprotected sex with a partner who may have had an STI.

The survey was composed of 1,231 individuals, revealing that 26 percent of the respondents wouldn't mind having sex with someone due to an STI based on the idea that it would be "impossible to catch an STI" if they used protection. However, another 11 percent said they believed that they would still have sex based on passionate feelings getting the better of them.

Yet more concerning is that as many as 19 percent of respondents revealed that if they were asked they would have sexual intercourse with someone who had a sexually transmitted infection. However, one in four said it would depend on the type of STI. The survey also showed that as many as 23 percent of the survey respondents have suffered from an STI, with Chlamydia being the most common.

"Exposing yourself to the risk of contracting an STI is never advisable," said Sarah Bailey of UKMedix.com, according to Daily Mail. "Even though condoms can offer a certain level of protection, this isn't the case for some sexually transmitted infections - and certainly shouldn't be put to the test."

Bailey suggests that if you really like a person who may have an STI, get checked out together first so you can participate in safe and health relations.

What do you think?