Dermatológia pre prax 2/2025
The impact of social networks on transmission of STIs, facts and considerations
Modern times have brought us amazing technical means. Mobile phones have really put them at everyone›s fingertips. Calling anytime and anywhere from any place has changed not only private, but also corporate or business communication. SMS and MMS messages, allowing you to send photos and videos, also contributed to this. They really offer the whole world literally in the palm of your hand. Also independence and the opportunity to orient oneself in current events, talk and connect with one›s families and friends. At the same time, compare others and yourself with the environment. Joy and the impact on the reward center in the brain or frustration and psychological dependence have an impact especially on children and adolescents. In addition, easily accessible erotic, sexual or pornographic content on social networks can also have a risky impact on the psyche and transmission of STIs in the absence of proper medical preventive data.
Keywords: social networks, sexually transmitted infections, STI
