If towering snow capped mountains, thick forests, constant rain and Microsoft aren’t reason enough to convince you to move to Washington, here’s some news that might make you change your mind.

Sex.

Yes, people living in Washington state are apparently screwing around quite a bit. According to the Washington State Department of Health the rates of STDs in the state are soaring.

Gonorrhea cases in 2006 increased 13% from the year before to the highest rates seen in 13 years. We’re also seeing increased resistance to antibiotics and an increase in risky behavior–obviously, but I love when the talking heads tack that on.

The award for highest rates of gonorrhea go to Cowlitz County, which has clocked in with more than triple the state average of 66.4 cases per 100,000 residents. Chlamydia remains the most commonly reported STD in Washington, with the most cases reported among women 15-24 years old.

Overall, more than 22,000 cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis infection were reported to local health agencies in Washington in 2006.

Now isn’t this something to be proud of!