From the moment we are starting to become sexually active, we start to put at risk of STDs. There is a wide variety of STDs, which may place us at risk and we want to use this guide to tell you a little more about them, plus advice on how to protect yourself from them and advice on how to get treatment. Do not use this guide to sexual health as a substitute for visiting your doctor or sexual health centre. If you have concerns about any part of your sexual health, please make sure you go to one of these places immediately.



Sexually transmitted diseases or STIs are taken by many types of sexual contact, including anal, oral sex and vaginal sex. There are many sexually transmitted diseases and sexually transmitted infections, but we wrote about some of the key below. If you need further advice, please feel free to contact a doctor or nurse sexual health.

Types of STDs and STIs

Chlamydia is one of the most widespread sexually transmitted infections in the United Kingdom. Chlamydia often has no visible symptoms, it can regularly go undiagnosed. However, infection is treatable once diagnosed. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and sometimes bleeding between periods. Men suffer from swelling May pipe from the bladder at the end of the penis, in addition to swelling of the tube leading from the testes to penis.

Syphilis is also a very serious sexually transmitted infection, which is caused by a bacterium known as Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is usually transmitted during sexual intercourse. It can also be transmitted by skin contact with someone who had syphilis, wounds or syphilis, a rash or infected by blood transfusions. The symptoms are similar among women and men, but they can be difficult to recognize. Without treatment, syphilis can cause hardcore long-term damage and death.

Next Steps

If you think May have an STD or sexually transmitted infection, there are many sexual health clinics to be able to offer testing and treatment. To find out where the clinic is the closest, simply with your health authority nearest who will gladly help you. On the other hand, you can simply visit your doctor who will also be able to help you. Do not be ashamed of the nature of your health problem - or even the doctor often sexual health issues.

There are several ways to protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases and sexually transmitted infections, but only abstinence is proven 100% safe.