One of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy sex life is regular checkups for sexually transmitted diseases. It is recommended that they be done at least once a year, but people who are tied down often forget this practice. According to many specialists, the fact that we have an intimate relationship, regardless of its duration, is not a reason to neglect tests and examinations. Despite the serious effects they sometimes have on overall health, many sexually transmitted infections may have no symptoms for years. According to researchers, about 10-15% of men and 80% of women never develop symptoms of gonorrhea, despite the infection being present. In addition, about 50% of men and 70% of women infected with chlamydia also have no symptoms. STDs can be “silent” and cause long-term reproductive problems. With the human papilloma virus, for example, there are no symptoms, with other sexually transmitted diseases, it is possible for women to have vaginal discharge, which they take as normal. Therefore, examinations and research should not stop, whether we are engaged or not. NEWS_MORE_BOX According to data from a 2015 study, couples who have a monogamous relationship are at the same risk of sexually transmitted diseases as those who have a polygamous sexual relationship. It also becomes clear that around a quarter of those in a monogamous relationship admit to having cheated, but 75% of them say their partners have no idea about the cheating. As a result, it turns out that there is no difference in the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases among the participants from the two groups, Medical Daily also states.