STD

There are several kinds of vaginal infections (vaginitis). Not all of these are caused by having sex. But they can be spread that way. The most common vaginal infections are Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections.

Tips for keeping the vagina healthy

• Always wipe yourself from front to back when you go to the bathroom. Wipe from the opening that urine comes out of (above the vaginal opening) towards your rectal area. This can keep germs from your anus away from your vagina.

• What It Is
• Symptoms
• Long-Term Effects
• Treatment

What It Is

Syphilis is a dangerous disease that can affect the whole body.

What Is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia can cause an infection in the man's urethra (tube in the middle of his penis that goes to his bladder) and testicles (balls). If it gets very bad, it can cause an infection in other parts of his reproductive system.

Chlamydia can cause an infection in a woman's vagina and her urethra (tube that goes to her bladder). If it gets very bad, it can also cause infection in other parts of her reproductive system.

Women and men can get Chlamydia of the throat by having oral sex.

What are STDs?

STDs are infections that people usually get by having sex with someone who already has one. Some STDs can be treated and cured with antibiotic medicine. Others cannot be cured. But many of those can be treated to make them easier to live with.