3. Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
โข Most STIs have no symptoms
โข A person can have an STI and not know it
Why would you be at greater risk of getting an STI
that doesn't cause any symptoms?
5. How can someone
get an STI?
โข Vaginal sex
โข Anal sex
โข Oral sex
โข Transmission from mother to baby during childbirth
โข Skin to Skin contact
โข Sharing equipment
โข Exchange of bodily fluids
8. Chlamydia
โข Among the most common bacterial STIs in the
world
โข Passed by having unprotected oral, anal or
vaginal sex
โข Condoms can help prevent the spread of
chlamydia during vaginal/anal sex
โข Condoms or dental dams can be used for
protection during oral sex
9. Chlamydia
โข Most people have no symptoms
โข The infection can be cured with a single dose
of antibiotics
โข A person can get the infection again, so their
partners should also be tested
Remember chlamydia is CURABLE!
11. Gonorrhea
โข Sexually transmitted bacterial infection
โข Passed along by having unprotected oral, anal
or vaginal sex
โข Condoms can help prevent the spread of
gonorrhea during vaginal or anal sex
โข Condoms or dental dams can be used for
protection during oral sex
12. Gonorrhea
โข Most people have no symptoms
โข The infection can be cured with antibiotics
โข A person can get the infection again, so their
partners should also be tested
Remember gonorrhea is CURABLE!
14. Syphilis
โข Rare sexually transmitted bacterial infection
โข Can cause serious damage to the body if not
cured, including death
โข Passed along by having unprotected oral, anal or
vaginal sex
โข Condoms can help prevent the spread of syphilis
during vaginal or anal sex
โข Condoms or dental dams can be used for
protection during oral sex
15. Syphilis
โข Syphilis produces a wide range of symptoms
that are often confused with other illnesses
โข Some people have no symptoms at all
โข The infection can be cured antibiotics
โข A person can get the infection again, so their
partners should also be tested
Remember syphilis is CURABLE!
18. Pubic lice
The lice attach their eggs to the pubic hair and
feed on human blood
19. Trichomoniasis
Caused by a parasite that is usually sexually
transmitted, but it can survive 24 hours on wet
towels and bathing suits
20. Scabies
Caused by the itch mite. It burrows just under the skin
and lays eggs. The scabies mite can live for 2-4 days away
from the human body; it can be transmitted without
sexual contact.
21. How to prevent parasitic STIs
Trichomoniasis
โข Condoms will help prevent the spread
Pubic lice and Scabies
โข Avoid sharing towels and clothing that have not been
washed
โข When trying on bathing suits or underwear in the
store always wear something underneath
22. Signs and symptoms of a parasitic STI
โข Intense itchiness
โข Reddish rash
โข Pain during sex or urination
โข Vaginal discharge
How are parasitic STIs treated?
โข Shampoo โ special shampoo to kill lice or scabies
โข Lotion - special shampoo to kill lice or scabies
โข Ointment- special shampoo to kill lice or scabies
โข Antibiotic โ used to treat trich
24. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
โข Very contagious virus
โข Some people never get symptoms
โข HPV is spread through skin to skin contact ,
oral, anal and vaginal sex with an infected
partner
โข Some types cause genital warts and other
types can cause cancer of the cervix
25. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Treatment
โข Treatments remove the warts but does not remove
the virus from the blood
โข Most warts will clear over time
โข There is no cure for HPV
โข There is a vaccine to prevent HPV available for
students in grade 7
27. Genital Herpes
โข Caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
โข Spread through skin to skin contact and oral, anal
and vaginal sex
โข Some people with herpes never develop sores,
but are still contagious and may spread it to
others without knowing
โข People who have an initial outbreak can have
more outbreaks throughout the rest of their life
Remember herpes is not CURABLE. It is
TREATABLE!
29. Hepatitis
โข Hepatitis is a virus that affects your liver
โข It can cause permanent liver disease and cancer
of the liver
โข Hepatitis A & B can be prevented by vaccines
โข There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C
Remember hepatitis is not CURABLE!
30. How is Hepatitis transmitted
โข Hepatitis A is transmitted through fecal oral
route
โข Hep B is transmitted through blood and bodily
fluids
โข Hep C is transmitted mostly through blood but
also through bodily fluids
31. How can someone lower their
chances of getting Hepatitis B
and C?
โข Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B (available for
students in grade 7)
โข Practice safer sex
โข Do not share instruments used in body-piercing,
tattooing or hair removal
โข Do not share personal items such as
toothbrushes, razors and needles
33. HIV and AIDS
โข HIV is the initial infection
โข AIDS is the advanced stage of the disease
โข Over a period of time, the virus attacks and damages
the bodyโs immune and nervous system
How is HIV/AIDS spread?
โข The virus is spread through bodily fluids
โข Decrease risk with condom use
โข There is no cure for HIV infection
โข Once infected, you have HIV for life
34. STI Testing
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
โข Urine test for males and females
โข If symptoms present, swabs may be done
Trichomoniasis
โข Diagnosed by taking a sample of vaginal
discharge
35. STI Testing
Genital warts (HPV)
โข Diagnosed by visual examination
Herpes
โข Usually diagnosed by sight, and by history
โข A swab of the lesion can be taken to confirm
virus
Hepatitis B, C, Syphilis and HIV
โข Diagnosed by blood tests
36. Where can someone go for STI
testing and treatment?
Family Doctor/Nurse Practitioner
Walk-In Clinic
Health Unit โ STI and Birth Control clinic
37. What is the only 100 % effective
way of preventing STIs and
pregnancy?
38. What does abstinence mean?
โข Abstinence means to not do something
โข Sexual abstinence means to abstain from
different levels of sexual activity
โข Possible choices for sexual abstinence between
two people could be:
โข Avoiding vaginal and anal intercourse
โข Avoiding oral-genital contact
โข Avoiding genital contact
39. Preventing STIs and pregnancy
โข Delay sexual activity until you are older
โข If you choose to be sexually active, use
protective barriers (condoms, dental dams)
and birth control
40. What are some reasons to not
engage in sexual activity?
Should I have
sex?
41. Sexual health and decision
making
โข Concept of consent
โข Communication in a relationship
42. Summary
โข Keep informed about STIs and how to protect
yourself
โข Talk to a parent, teacher, or a trusted adult
43. The Clinic
โข Located at 50 King St at the corner of King
and Ridout by Budweiser Gardens
โข Birth control clinic and STI clinic
โข Free testing and treatment of most STIs
โข Inexpensive birth control and Emergency
Contraceptives
