As soon as we start to become sexually active, we begin to be at risk from stds. there's a vast variety of stds that can put us at risk & we want to use this guide to tell you some more about them, as well as hints on the ways you can protect yourself from them & get access to treatment.

Don't use this sexual health guide instead of visiting your dr or sexual health centre. If you've got any concerns about any part of your sexual health, ensure you visit one of these places at once.

STIs and stds are passed in via sexual contact, including oral intercourse, anal intercourse and vaginal sex.

Sexually transmitted diseases and infections are highly contagious and they can cause discomfort, infertility and many more problems for the sufferer.

Warts are a very widespread sexually transmitted infection. they are caused by the hpv virus, which can be passed on during sexual contact. However, not everyone who suffers from the virus develops genital warts.

A number of sufferers discover the virus will clear from the body over time. it is unusual for genital warts to be the cause of any long term health problems.

Syphilis is a extremely hardcore sexually transmitted infection, which is caused by a bacteria called treponema pallidum.

Syphilis is generally passed on during sexual contact. it can also be transmitted by by skin contact with somebody that has syphilis sores or a syphilis rash or by a blood transfusion.

The symptoms are the same in women & men, but they can be difficult to recognise. without treatment, the syphilis infection can cause hardcore long-term damage & cause death.

For further info on stds & sexually transmitted infections or for further advice on testing and treatment, please go and see your localised sexual health clinic. you'll discover where your closest sexual health clinic is, telephone your local health authority.

On the other hand, you could visit your dr who will regularly see patients who are concerned about sexual health. Your dr will offer diagnosis, treatment & advice.

The only way to be 100% safe from stds and sexually transmitted infections is by refraining from sexual activity completely. however, if you are sexually active, you can safeguard your sexual health by having regular sexual health tests, particularly if you get a new sexual partner. it goes without saying that condoms are also an essential. These will safeguard you from unwanted pregnancy, in addition to a vast range of stds and sexually transmitted infections.