Taking Care of Me: STI Prevention, Treatment, and Stigma
You deserve a healthy and enjoyable sex life. Talking about safer sex with your partners, using condoms and dental dams, and getting tested regularly can help make that happen.
True or False?
The most common STI symptom is no symptom at all.
STIs 101
What are STIs?
STIs are infections that are passed from one person to another during sexual activities.
What Should I Do if I Get an STI?
Here’s your to-do list to get the answers you need.
STD vs STI — What’s the Difference?
Hint: there isn’t really a difference.
Six Things Sex Educators Wish You Knew About STIs
1 in 5 people has an STI.
Safer Sex
Sexual health care is self-care! Learn how to protect yourself and your partners from sexually transmitted infections
How Do I Talk to My Parents About Birth Control and STIs?
Talking to a parent about sex might feel awkward at first. But it can also be really helpful and bring you closer together.
Get Tested
It all starts with taking care of you. Make an appointment to get tested at your nearest Planned Parenthood health center.
How To Talk About Having Safer Sex
Nervous to talk about safer sex with your partner? We've got you.
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It's TRUE!
In fact, STIs usually don’t cause symptoms -- people may not even know when they have one. Check out these resources to learn more about STI prevention, treatment, and stigma.