Sex is just one of the topics on the brains of women entering EmpowHer.com’s Give the Gift of Giving contest. Women were asked to share the best health advice shared with them and the response has been amazing. Here are a few tips from our entrants.

Jessica recommends getting vaccinated against HPV.

The message is coming through loud and clear from women entering our Give the Gift of Giving Contest – get tested! From mammograms to sexually transmitted diseases to pregnancy testing for Downs Syndrome, entrants vying for the $2,500 gift card said they felt it was the best health advice they’ve received.

Elizabeth shared her story about declining the blood-screening test for Downs Syndrome while she was pregnant:

Why do women suffer from more frequent and serious complications from STDs than men? Share with us what you've learned regarding the physical and emotional difficulties in living with (or temporarily experiencing) an STD/STI.

Here's a list of the most common STDs from the Centers for Disease Control along with links to sites where you can find more information.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS);
Chancroid;

Sexually transmitted diseases are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through direct body contact or through infected body fluids. Ask questions or post insight about your experiences.