Tag: stds

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria. The most common way to get infected is by having sex without a condom. You can also be infected by oral sex. Syphilis is treatable.

Read More

HIV and AIDS

HIV is a virus that can be transmitted between humans. You get a HIV infection if you get infected by the virus. AIDS is a disease state that occurs when the immune system is so weakened by a HIV infection that you can get other diseases.

Read More

Condom

A condom is a protection from very thin rubber or plastic that you can put on a penis or a dildo if you are going to have intercourse. Condom is easy to use and provides good protection against both STDs and pregnancy.

Read More

Femidom

A femidom is a protection from very thin plastic or latex that you insert into the vagina or anal before having intercourse. Femidom protects against STDs or pregnancy.

Read More

STDs – sexually transmitted infections

STDs are infections that you can get by having sex. Some STDs are included in the Infection Protection Act and you must test if you suspect you have any of them.

Read More