dixie58
because stds covers more than just syphillis or other vds such as hiv, aids or herpes
red_rose_rancher
I would say because VD (veneral- as in vagina) might be construed as that only females have or transmit it, while STD is less gender specific-like men can have it too and its not just a female problem. Gay men can get STD's without being around any vaginas.
das21212
Its just experts trying to lay claim to their field by rewording statements already commonly accepted. Look in any major field of study that has been around for quite some time and I gaurantee you will find such examples in each one. It is a function of language for it to change, even if the meaning doesn't really differ that much from the original.
Mommy Drea
Actually they are now referred to as sexually transmitted infections (STI's)
gus_zalenski
VD sounds so dated. You can tell how old or educated people are by their use of the terms.
Orignal From: Why do people say "STD" instead of "VD" (venereal Disease) nowadays?
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