Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STI), previously known as sexually transmitted diseases (STD), are a serious health concern that can impact your long term health. It is crucial to know your STI status not only for yourself but to protect the health of any sexual partner that you have. When you sleep with someone, particulary if you choose to engage in unprotected sex, you are having sex with everyone they have had sex with. It is ethically vital that you make being tested a regular part of your health routine. Keep yourself informed about STIs and remember to practice risk aware consensual kink and sex.
Types of Sexually Transmitted Infections
BV is an imbalance of harmful bacteria within the vagina. Find out the causes, effects, and treatments
Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs. Find out the causes, effects, and treatments
Gonorrhea is a treatable but serious STI. Find out the causes, effects, and treatments
Hepatitis A can be transmitted in other ways than sex. Find out the causes, effects, and treatments
Hepatitis B can become chronic in 10% of cases. Find out the causes, effects, and treatments
Hepatitis C is undiagnosed in 21% of cases. Find out the causes, effects, and treatments
Herpes can affect a number of areas of the body. Find out the causes, effects, and prognosis
HIV Aids is a life long illness. Find out the causes, effects, and prognosis
HPV can cause gential warts and cancer. Find out the causes, effects, and treatment
LGV is a long term lymphatic infection that has 3 stages. Find out the causes, effects, and treatment
PID affects female reproductive organs. Find out the causes, effects, and treatment
