Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infectious diseases that spread from one person to another through any type of sexual contact. Since many STIs don’t show any obvious signs or symptoms at first, it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself and your partner and to get tested regularly.
Prevention is key and the following are all good ways to protect yourself and your partner:
- Talk about STIs and safe sex with every partner so that you can protect one another
- Check that you are up-to-date with vaccinations against Hepatitis and HPV
- Use condoms and oral dams
Early detection can also help reduce or avoid health complications and can help minimize the spread of STIs to others.