A List Of Sexually Transmitted Infections You Need To Know About

There’s a lot of misinformation about sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

How can you get it? Can you get it from oral sex? Are my symptoms a sign of an STI?

If you think that you are experiencing the early symptoms of an STI, the only way you can get accurate answers is to get yourself tested. If you’re trying to educate yourself, it wouldn’t hurt to know what, how and where to go just in case. Being knowledgeable will definitely reduce your risk.

HPV (human papillomavirus) and Genital Warts

Chlamydia

Herpes

Crabs

Gonorrhoea

If you experience symptoms, make sure that you consult with your doctor. While some of them may not signal a life-threatening condition, some may pose danger to your health.  If you become concerned about any symptoms please seek immediate medical attention.

SAHM takes no responsibility for any illness, injury or death caused by misuse of this information. All information provided is correct at time of publication.

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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