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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 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...

LGV is rare in Canada and occurs more commonly in countries closer to the equator. However, it is becoming more common in men who have sex with men. LGV is treated with antibiotics. Causes LGV is passed during vaginal/internal gential...

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...

Preventing STIs An STI is caused when a bacteria, virus, or parasite is passed from one person to another during sexual contact. Some kinds of sex have a lower chance of passing STIs. For example, the chance of passing an STI is much less...

A new condom should be used every time you have intercourse, as well as with each new partner, and when switching from anal to oral or vaginal/internal genital penetration. The condom should be put on before the penis/external genitals...