Go to Content
Donate

STDs

What Are STDs And How Are They Transmitted | Planned Parenthood Video
Planned Parenthood YouTube Channel
What Are STDs And How Are They Transmitted | Planned Parenthood Video

STDs

STDs are infections that are spread from one person to another, usually during vaginal, anal, and oral sex. They’re really common, and lots of people who have them don’t have any symptoms. Without treatment, STDs can lead to serious health problems. But the good news is that getting tested is no big deal, and most STDs are easy to treat.

Make an Appointment for STD Testing

Getting tested for STDs is important: It’s the first step to feeling better if you’re having symptoms. And many STDs don’t have symptoms, so getting tested regularly will give you peace of mind. Enter your zip code to find a Planned Parenthood health center near you.

STD tests are quick and easy.

Learn more about STD testing.

Learn More
Chlamydia

A very common STD caused by a bacterial infection. Often doesn’t have symptoms, but easy to treat once it’s diagnosed.

Learn More

What is it?

Chlamydia Symptoms

Should I get tested for chlamydia?

How do I get treated for chlamydia?

How is chlamydia prevented?

Genital Warts

Growths on the genital area and around the anus. Caused by certain types of HPV.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the symptoms of genital warts?

Do I have genital warts?

How do I get treated for genital warts?

How can I prevent getting or spreading genital warts?

Gonorrhea

A common STD caused by a bacterial infection. Often doesn’t have symptoms, but easy to treat once it’s diagnosed.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?

Should I get tested for gonorrhea?

How do I get treated for gonorrhea?

How do I prevent gonorrhea?

Hepatitis B

A virus that can cause liver disease, which is spread through sex or sharing personal hygiene items like razors or toothbrushes.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the signs and symptoms of hepatitis B?

Should I get tested for hepatitis B?

How do I get treated for hepatitis B?

How to prevent hepatitis B

Should I get the hepatitis B vaccine?

Herpes

A common STD that infects your mouth and/or genitals. Causes blistery sores. There’s no cure, but symptoms are treatable.  

Learn More

What is it?

What are the symptoms of herpes?

What does genital herpes look like?

Should I get tested for herpes?

How do I get treatment for herpes?

How is herpes prevented?

Living with Herpes

HIV & AIDS

HIV is an infection that breaks down your immune system and can lead to AIDS. There’s no cure, but treatment can help you stay healthy.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the symptoms of HIV & AIDS?

Should I get tested for HIV?

How do I get treated for HIV?

How can I prevent HIV?

Living with HIV

What is PrEP?

What is PEP?

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

A super common STD. HPV is usually harmless and goes away by itself, but some types can lead to cancer.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the symptoms of HPV?

Should I get tested for HPV?

How is HPV treated?

How can I make sure I don’t get or spread HPV?

Should I get the HPV vaccine?

Molluscum Contagiosum

An infection that causes small bumps on your skin. It goes away by itself and usually isn’t dangerous.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the molluscum contagiosum symptoms?

How do I treat molluscum contagiosum?

How can I make sure I don’t get or spread molluscum contagiosum?

Mycoplasma Genitalium (Mgen)

Mgen is a type of bacteria. It's a common STD that can be treated and cured with medicine.

Learn More

What is it?

What are Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms?

Should I get tested for Mycoplasma genitalium?

How do I get treated for Mycoplasma genitalium?

How is Mycoplasma genitalium prevented?

Pubic Lice

AKA “crabs.” Small parasites that attach to the skin and hair near your genitals. Easy to get rid of with treatment you can get at the drugstore.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the symptoms of pubic lice (crabs)?

Do I have pubic lice?

How do I treat pubic lice?

How can I prevent getting or spreading pubic lice?

Scabies

Scabies are tiny parasites that cause itching. Passed through skin-to-skin contact, usually during sex. Can be cured.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the symptoms of scabies?

Do I have scabies?

How do I treat scabies?

How can I prevent getting or spreading scabies?

Syphilis

Syphilis is a common bacterial infection. It’s easily cured with medicine, but it can be dangerous if you don’t treat it.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the symptoms of syphilis?

Should I get tested for syphilis?

How do I get treated for syphilis?

How is syphilis prevented?

Trichomoniasis (Trich)

“Trich” is a major cause of vaginitis. It’s very common and easily treated.

Learn More

What is it?

What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis?

Should I get tested for trichomoniasis?

How do I get treated for trichomoniasis?

How to prevent trichomoniasis

Protect Yourself and Your Partner, Too.

Learn how to have safer sex.

GET THE FACTS

Safer Sex Is Better Sex

There’s nothing like enjoying sex without worrying about STDs or pregnancy. Using condoms, talking openly with your partner, and getting tested regularly is how to make it happen. Here’s how to get started.

LEARN MORE

Get the Facts About STD Testing

When it comes to STDs, there’s no single test you can get to check for all of them. But that doesn’t mean getting tested is hard. Read more about STD testing so you’ll know what to expect.

Learn More

Chat with Roo. 

Our chat bot Roo can answer your questions about your sexual health. Roo is free and confidential.

Chat Now

This website uses cookies

Planned Parenthood cares about your healthcare privacy and information preferences. We and our third-party vendors use cookies and other tools to collect, store, monitor, and analyze information about your interaction with our site, to improve performance, analyze your use of our sites and assist in our marketing efforts. We also use analytics to better understand how users book appointments. You may edit the use of these cookies and other tools at any time by visiting Cookie Settings. By clicking "Allow All Cookies" you consent to our collection and use of such data, and our Terms of Use. For more information, see our Privacy Notice. Planned Parenthood Federation of America uses tracking technologies to improve your site experience. By using this site you agree to our general use of cookies on some of our pages. To learn more, see our Privacy Notice or by viewing your Cookie Settings.

Español
Cookie settings Allow all

Cookie Settings

We, and our third-party partners, use cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies to collect, store, monitor, and process certain information about you when you access and use our services, read our emails, or otherwise engage with us. The information collected might relate to you, your preferences, or your device. We use that information to make the site work, analyze performance and traffic on our website, to provide a more personalized web experience, and assist in our marketing efforts. We also share information with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners. You can change your default settings according to your preference. You cannot opt-out of required cookies when utilizing our site; this includes necessary cookies that help our site to function (such as remembering your cookie preference settings). For more information, please see our Privacy Notice.

Marketing

On

We use online advertising to promote our mission and help constituents find our services. Marketing pixels help us measure the success of our campaigns.

Performance

On

We use qualitative data, including session replay, to learn about your user experience and improve our products and services.

Analytics

On

We use web analytics to help us understand user engagement with our website, trends, and overall reach of our products.

Reject All Save settings Allow all