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Sexually transmitted infections (STI's) are very common and on the increase. If you are sexually active, you may be at risk of picking up a sexually transmitted infection or passing one on to your partner. STI's can be passed on by vaginal, anal or oral sex. Some may even be passed on through close physical contact.
Using condoms can help to protect you from sexually transmitted infections if they are used properly (see condom section).
Symptoms of STI's may include a discharge from your penis, vagina or anus, or itching, sores, blisters or growths around your genital area.
However, it is possible to have a sexually transmitted infection and not know about it, as sometimes there are no visible symptoms. The only way to find out is if you go for a check-up at the Genito-Urinary Medicine Clinic.
If you are sexually active, it's important that you go for regularcheck-up's at the Clinic, as if left untreated, some sexually transmitted infections can lead to long-term damage, such as infertility, meaning you will be unable to have children.
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