Unveiling the widespread "lies" surrounding Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), the self-proclaimed "medical godfather" on Aproko Doctor TV has delivered a firm and comprehensive message aimed at shattering the shame and misinformation that prevent people from seeking necessary care. The expert emphasized that STDs "don't care about your morals" and anyone who is "sexually active" can contract an STD, regardless of their relationship status or perceived character.
One of the most persistent myths is the belief that people with STDs are "we ward" or must be "cheating or sleeping around". Aproko Doctor TV stresses that this is false; the truth is that "anybody can catch STD" even from "just one single encounter". It does not matter if a person is "married," "single," "faithful," or "unfaithful". The core message is to "stop the shame and start the conversation".
Another major lie is that STDs are only transmissible through "penetrative sex". This is factually incorrect, as there are "other ways to contact it". Transmission can occur through skin-to-skin contact, oral sex, and exposure to infected body fluids such as semen, vagina fluids, or even saliva. Crucially, certain STDs—specifically HPV, syphilis, and herpes—can "even spread without penetrative sex". The source referenced a story about someone who contracted herpes after sharing lip gloss.
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Perhaps the most dangerous lie is the notion that "you can always tell when somebody has an STD" because "they show for face". Aproko Doctor TV cautioned against looking at a person and concluding they are "too clean to have an STD". Some STDs "show no sign at all" and can remain asymptomatic in the body "for years". This means that individuals can be "carious without even knowing that they're also spreading it without even knowing". Appearance is irrelevant; the "only way to know is to get tested". This need for testing is urgent, particularly given the evolution of drug resistance, such as a "particular type of gonorrhea that is resistant to almost any every antibiotic" found recently in the UK.
The expert also debunked the "biggest lie of all time": that "you can get STD from a toilet seat". The source explained that certain infections "cannot survive on cold dry surfaces for a long time," and a toilet seat is one such surface. These infections "need to be inside a host to survive" and spread only from direct skin-to-skin or body fluid contact. While direct contact with an infected person's saliva or a sore can spread an STD, this transmission does not occur "from a surface like a toilet".
Finally, Aproko Doctor TV addressed the dangerous practice of self-medication, specifically the belief that taking "concussions or antibiotics can cure all STDs". Misusing herbal remedies, like mixing a "sprinkle of green leaf" to treat rashes, can make things worse by "masking your symptoms" and even "creating drug resistant infections". Furthermore, the misuse of antibiotics, such as taking ampiclox (AmCl) or tetracycline to "flush my system," is often futile. The expert pointed out that ampiclox is an antibiotic that works for bacterial infections, but it will not work against viral STDs such as herpes, HPV, or HIV. Individuals who engage in such practices are strongly advised to "get proper treatment from a healthcare provider".
For those who receive a positive diagnosis, the message is one of hope: believing that "once you have STD your life is over" is a lie. Having an STD is "not the end of the world," and people should "not be afraid or feel ashamed". Many individuals are "living full healthy lives while managing STI that have no cure," including HIV, herpes, HPV, and Hepatitis B. The critical step is to "seek proper medical attention and manage the situation". The ultimate summary provided by Aproko Doctor TV is clear: STDs are "preventable, testable and treatable". The public must stop playing a "guessing game with your health" and prioritize testing to know their status.
