STIs are infections transmitted through sexual contact like intercourse, oral, or anal sex. Using condoms during sex is the best prevention method, though STIs can still occur if condoms break or are not used. If you suspect you have an STI, you should see a doctor for testing and treatment, as STIs will not go away without medical intervention.

1. SEXUAL
TRANSMITTED
INFECTION

2. WHAT IS STI?
• STI’s are infections that are transmitted
through sexual contact. You can get an STI by
sexual intercourse but also through oral sex,
anal sex or contact with bodily fluids。Very
few STI’s can be transmitted through skin
contact.

3. HOW DO YOU PREVENT
GETTING STI?
• The best way to protect yourself from getting
an STI is using condoms. After intercourse,
make sure the sperm remains in the condom.
Sometime it fails; a condom breaks, a boy or
man does not want to use a condom. A STI can
also be the result of rape.

4. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU
THINK YOU HAVE AN STI?
• Do not hesitate to have an exam. If
you have a STI, you need treatment.
A STI does not go away by itself .
Ask your doctor to test your blood
or make a culture.