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Causes DGI occurs in up to 3 percent of people who have untreated gonorrhea. It affects people with vaginas/internal genitals four times more often than people with penises/external genitals. Symptoms Early symptoms are often...
Causes Chlamydia is passed between people through unprotected sex (including oral). The bacteria can be found in semen, ejaculate, vaginal/internal genital fluids, and rectal fluids. Pregnant people may pass the infection to their baby's...
Causes Epididymitis is caused by bacteria that travel from the urethra or the bladder to the epididymis. A person with a penis can get epididymitis from: Most often chlamydia and gonorrhea Non-STI bacteria People with penises of any...
Causes Gonorrhea is passed through unprotected sex (including oral sex). Symptoms Some people may have gonorrhea and not know it because symptoms are mild or there are no symptoms. In women, early symptoms are sometimes so mild that they...
You can have PID and not know it. To find out if you have PID, you need to examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. PID is cured with antibiotics. If left untreated, PID can cause scarring in the pelvic organs and can...
Causes When a person gets HIV, the virus makes copies called CD4 lymphocytes. The immune system responds and the body begins to make antibodies to HIV. This immune response causes the symptoms of the seroconversion illness. Symptoms The...
Causes The most common causes of vaginitis are from an infection: Yeast infection - caused by the overgrowth of yeast normally found in the vagina Bacterial vaginosis - caused by the overgrowth of bacteria normally found in...
Causes Anyone who comes into contact with infected stool can get shigellosis. The ways it can be passed through sex are: Through oral-anal contact (rimming or annalingus) By getting stool on your fingers and then touching your...
Causes Cervicitis is most often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes simplex virus or trichomoniasis. Cervicitis can also be caused by other bacteria or from reactions to latex, douches...
There are two types of herpes simplex virus: herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). For many people, herpes is a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. HSV-1 is commonly found around the mouth,...
People of all genders and sexual orientations practice fisting. Fisting is a slow, gentle process that needs plenty of lubrication, communication and trust. How does it work? Fisting works best when the receiver is already aroused. Warm-up...
Causes Sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex can cause irritation and inflammation in the lining of the rectum. These STIs can be passed during unprotected anal sex. The receptive partner is at greater...
Causes Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is found in the stool of a person who has a hepatitis A infection. It is passed when a person eats or drinks something that has come in contact with stools. This is called ‘oral-fecal’ transmission. Common...
Most adults get hepatitis B for a short time and then get better. This is called acute hepatitis B. Sometimes the hepatitis B virus causes a long-term infection. This is called chronic hepatitis B. Most adults clear the virus, but babies...
Some people clear the hepatitis C virus from their body, meaning it goes away on its own. Most people (75% to 85% of the time) will not clear the virus and hepatitis C can become a long-term chronic condition. Treatment for HCV is becoming...
Causes Bacteria that cause urethritis, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, are usually passed through unprotected sex (including oral). Symptoms Common symptoms include: A slight burning feeling when peeing Clear to creamy fluid from...
Causes Although it is called an infection, the yeast is really an "overgrowth" of what is normally present in or on the body. When conditions change, yeast increases and creates symptoms. The increase in yeast can be triggered by...
Causes NGU is often caused by a bacterial infection (like chlamydia), but it can also be caused by a virus or protozoa. Bacterial infections can be treated and cured with antibiotics. To find out if you have NGU, you need to be examined by...
Safer Sex Being trans can sometimes mean there is already a lot to talk about with new sexual partners without adding on safer sex. But talking about protection and STI testing is an important way to lower your chances of STIs. With...
When there is dryness, there is more chance that tender anal or vaginal/internal genital skin will tear, or a condom will break. Not only is it painful to have small tears, it is also easier to get or pass an STI if the skin is broken....
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