Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

STIs can be transmitted through vaginal sex (penis to vagina contact), oral sex (mouth to genitals contact), anal sex (penis to anus contact), and genital to genital or mouth to genital contact. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) STIs are common and can be passed on during sex or through sexual contact. They can usually be treated at a sexual health clinic. Check if it's a sexually transmitted infection (STI) Symptoms of an STI can include: An unusual discharge from your vagina, penis or anus Pain when peeing Lumps or skin growths around your genitals or bottom (anus) A rash Unusual vaginal bleeding Itchy genitals or anus Blisters, sores or warts around your genitals or anus Warts in your mouth or throat (very rare) How soon symptoms appear depends on the type of STI you have. Many STIs have no symptoms, which means you can have an STI without knowing it and infect your partner during sex. The only way to know for sure is to get tested. STIs can take up to 7 weeks after you have unprotected…