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You are at high risk if: You have more than one sex partner You have sex with someone who has had many partners You don't use a condom when having sex You share needles when injecting intravenous drugs You trade sex for money or drugs https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/61357d89f43adc385864d0c0/1630895503611/unsplash-image-LSE6QCpw8yo.jpg Facts - STIs used to be called venereal diseases or VD. They are among the most common contagious diseases. It's estimated that 25% of all Americans have an incurable STI. Each year, 20 million new cases are reported; half of these infections are among people ages 15 to 24 and they can have long-term consequences. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/611f12e6b3c1784eaa4c4439/1629426485533/unsplash-image-K8XYGbw4Ahg.jpg Facts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/612dac12c01ba4036924f4fe/1630383136835/unsplash-image-cf1cN3ofKUM.jpg Facts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.gotresults.org/about-sti/prevention daily 0.75 2021-09-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/612daa7f6c3db80f421b8d78/1630382725997/unsplash-image-FHtkZIfELcc.jpg Prevention - Talk With Your Partners Talking about sexual health with your partner(s) is a good way to help protect your health. Discuss previous STI testing experiences including dates/times, frequency (how often), and the types of test that was conducted. Being honest with each other lets you figure out what healthier sex practices are best for your situation. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a4810e23ff475fb1c5c7a/1628064048006/unsplash-image-pIJ34ZrZEEw.jpg Prevention - Vaccination Vaccines are safe, effective, and recommended ways to prevent hepatitis B and HPV. HPV vaccination is recommended for preteens ages 11 or 12 (or can start at age 9) and everyone through age 26, if not vaccinated already. Vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. However, some adults age 27 through 45 years who are not already vaccinated may decide to get the HPV vaccine after speaking with their doctor about their risk for new HPV infections and the possible benefits of vaccination. HPV vaccination in this age range provides less benefit as more people have already been exposed to HPV. You should also get vaccinated for hepatitis B if you were not vaccinated when you were younger. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a4d0c45fd3364e26b9147/1628065049778/unsplash-image-Wb-rLP27Gvo.jpg Prevention - Use Condoms Correct and consistent use of the male latex condom is highly effective in reducing STI transmission. Use a condom every time you have anal, vaginal, or oral sex. If you have latex allergies, synthetic non-latex condoms can be used. But it is important to note that these condoms have higher breakage rates than latex condoms. Natural membrane condoms are not recommended for STI prevention. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a4a1cbc6ebc762d2655c7/1628064514061/unsplash-image-4KlDZK1xWqw.jpg Prevention - Mutual Monogamy Mutual monogamy means that you agree to be sexually active with only one person, who has agreed to be sexually active only with you. Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner is one of the most reliable ways to avoid STIs. But you must both be certain you are not infected with STIs. It is important to have an open and honest conversation with your partner. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/61357fbe12370a6f0c627b5d/1630896109703/unsplash-image-nIKCy5CWIzk.jpg Prevention - Reduce Number of Sex Partners Reducing your number of sex partners can decrease your risk for STIs. It is still important that you and your partner get tested, and that you share your test results with one another. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a4795e4666a53ec5a9e04/1628063649752/unsplash-image-gzhyKEo_cbU.jpg Prevention - Abstinence The most reliable way to avoid infection is to not have sex (i.e., anal, vaginal or oral). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a51edc390aa72db8e6616/1630380524726/unsplash-image-jwWtZrm67VI.jpg Prevention - Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a540e2a718347b8fa4d6a/1630380538291/unsplash-image-uo7xJIV4Awk.jpg Prevention - (U=U) Undetectable = Untransmittable https://www.gotresults.org/about-sti/testing daily 0.75 2021-09-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a5db8dcc31477182ecca3/1628069634560/unsplash-image-gcDwzUGuUoI.jpg Testing - Who should be tested for STIs? It’s especially important to get tested if: you’re about to begin a new relationship you and your partner are thinking about not using condoms your partner has cheated on you or has multiple partners you have multiple partners you have symptoms that suggest you might have an STI If you’re in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship, and both you and your partner were tested before entering the relationship, you may not need regular STI testing. But many people in long-term relationships weren’t tested before they got together. If that’s the case for you and your partner, it’s possible that one or both of you have been carrying an undiagnosed STI for years. The safest choice is to get tested. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a604b5994817d8c59e32e/1628070243772/unsplash-image-eBW1nlFdZFw.jpg Testing - Where can you be tested for STIs? Planned Parenthood. STI testing is available at Planned Parenthood. Costs vary by certain factors, including income, demographics and assistance eligibility. Doctor’s office. For quick testing, you can schedule an appointment with your doctor, or visit your local urgent care center. Local health clinics. Most government-funded healthcare clinics offer free or low-cost STI testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Some also receive funding to test for herpes, trichomoniasis, and hepatitis. Pharmacy. Some pharmacies offer the options to schedule testing for certain STIs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. At home. Currently, the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test is the only HIV test that’s FDA approved, but there are other options if you don’t live in the United States. There are also other STI home-testing kits like LetsGetChecked, STD Check, Everlywell, and Nurx. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a5fb513ed43416d5e656f/1628069822771/unsplash-image-W3Jl3jREpDY.jpg Testing - Discuss your risk factors It’s also important to share your sexual risk factors with your doctor. In particular, you should always tell them if you engage in anal sex. Some anal STIs can’t be detected using standard STI tests. Your doctor might recommend an anal Pap smear to screen for precancerous or cancerous cells, which are linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV). You should also tell your doctor about: types of protection you use during oral, vaginal, and anal sex any medications you’re taking any known or suspected exposures you’ve had to STIs whether you or your partner have other sexual partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a5e2afebf1d37c50b3926/1634709317102/unsplash-image-yfmjALh1S6s.jpg Testing - What STIs should you be tested for? There are a number of different STIs. To learn which ones you should be tested for, talk with your doctor. They may encourage you to be tested for one or more of the following: chlamydia gonorrhea human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) hepatitis B syphilis trichomoniasis Your doctor probably won’t offer to test you for herpes unless you have a known exposure or ask for the test. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610b6018b7858e2ce0bf2bd3/1628135482686/unsplash-image-zBY6td_nVNA.jpg Testing - Pap smears and HPV testing Strictly speaking, a pap smear isn’t an STI test. A Pap smear is a test that looks for early signs of cervical or anal cancer. People assigned female at birth who have persistent HPV infections, particularly infections by HPV-16 and HPV-18, are at an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. People who engage in anal sex can also develop anal cancer from HPV infections. A normal Pap smear result says nothing about whether or not you have an STI. To check for HPV, your doctor will order a separate HPV test. An abnormal Pap smear result doesn’t necessarily mean that you have, or will get, cervical or anal cancer. Many abnormal Pap smears resolve without treatment. If you have an abnormal Pap smear, your doctor may recommend HPV testing. If the HPV test is negative, it’s unlikely that you’ll develop cervical or anal cancer in the near future. HPV tests alone aren’t very useful for predicting cancer. According to the CDC, about 14 million Americans contract HPV each year, and most sexually active people will get at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives. Most of those people never develop cervical or anal cancer. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610b615c1f624f4c668b5835/1628141630694/unsplash-image-PMnbMcJeftk.jpg Testing - Physical examination Some STIs, like herpes and genital warts, can be diagnosed through a combination of physical examination and other tests. Your doctor can conduct a physical exam to look for sores, bumps, and other signs of STIs. They can also take samples from any questionable areas to send to a laboratory for testing. It’s important to let your doctor know if you’ve noticed any changes on or around your genitals. If you engage in anal sex, you should also let them know about any changes on or around your anus and rectum. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610b5eb602dd814d850803aa/1628135274504/unsplash-image-lnrN95ooxFg.jpg Testing - Swabs Many doctors use vaginal, cervical, or urethral swabs to check for STIs. If you have a vagina, doctors can use a cotton applicator to take vaginal and cervical swabs during a pelvic exam. Regardless of if you’re a person with a penis or a vagina, they can take urethral swabs by inserting a cotton applicator into your urethra. If you have anal sex, they may also take a rectal swab to check for infectious organisms in your rectum. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610b5e42ec41177f5eed1acd/1628141584522/unsplash-image-lhnOvu72BM8.jpg Testing - Blood and urine tests Most STIs can be tested by using urine or blood samples. Your doctor can order urine or blood tests to check for: gonorrhea syphilis chlamydia HIV In some cases, urine and blood tests aren’t as accurate as other forms of testing. It may also take a month or longer after being exposed to certain STIs for blood tests to be reliable. 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STIs affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and from all walks of life. In the U.S. alone there are about 20 million new cases each year, about half of which are in young people ages 15-24 years. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a141a7d2b517cdbfcdcd7/1628050648262/unsplash-image-ABGaVhJxwDQ.jpg About STIs - Who is affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Most STIs affect both men and women, but in many cases the health problems they cause can be more severe for women. If a pregnant woman has an STI, it can cause serious health problems for the baby. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a1c085994817d8c56fbb7/1628053472790/unsplash-image-aNEaWqVoT0g.jpg About STIs - What are the symptoms of sexually transmitted infection (STIs)? STIs don't always cause symptoms or may only cause mild symptoms. So it is possible to have an infection and not know it. But you can still pass it on to others. Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina Sores or warts on the genital area Painful or frequent urination Itching and redness in the genital area Blisters or sores in or around the mouth Abnormal vaginal odor Anal itching, soreness, or bleeding Abdominal pain Fever https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6100da4a21f93673660a73fe/t/610a1f18122c3742de3d6e8d/1630380158869/unsplash-image-aKwmh8nje_Y.jpg About STIs - Can sexually transmitted infections (STIs) be prevented? Correct usage of latex condoms greatly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading STIs. If your or your partner is allergic to latex, you can use polyurethane condoms. The most reliable way to avoid infection is to not have anal, vaginal, or oral sex. There are vaccines to prevent HPV and hepatitis B. 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If you are sexually active, you should talk to your health care provider about your risk for STIs and whether you need to be tested. This is especially important since many STIs do not usually cause symptoms. Some STIs may be diagnosed during a physical exam or through microscopic examination of a sore or fluid swabbed from the vagina, penis, or anus. 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