Question

Why is it that -
(i) Women acquire STIs more easity as compared to men?
(ii) Young women are more susceptible to acquire STIs as compared to men?

Answer 1

1) Women acquire STI's or STD's more easily as compared to men due to the anatomy of a human female. The atmosphere of the vagina is warm and humid, which is suitable for bacteria's or viruses to grow, thus facilitating their growth easily.

2) Young women are more susceptible to STI's due to the reason of lack of knowledge and awareness and also their anatomy. Unawareness can lead to transmission of such diseases and later on the hostile conditions of the human vagina and late symptoms of such disease contribute to their spreading.