Protecting against STIs

One would thinke that the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) would be waning, but this is not the case. Despite increased sexual awareness, the overall number of STIs contracted annually keeps rising. Read on to learn the basics about STIs, how they can affect your general and reproductive health and how you can protect yourself from catching an STI.

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  The hidden symptoms of sexually transmitted infections

  Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) give way to a variety of often very unobtrusive, hidden symptoms, especially in women. Thus, it’s crucial to diagnose and treat STIs early to avoid the serious after-effects that some of them can cause.
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  The dangers of unprotected oral sex

  The dangers of sexually transmitted infection through oral sex are well known. Despite this, the risk of HIV infection through oral sex has been underestimated. A survey carried out by Doctissimo shows that more than one third of our users believe that ‘oral sex without a condom is completely...
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  STIs are not inevitable

  Transmitted by sexual contact, whether genital, oral-genital or anal-genital, STIs are extremely contagious infections caused by germs, bacteria, viruses or fungi. Having unprotected sex just once with an infected person can be enough to get contaminated. And if not treated quickly, some can...
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  Self-help: Preventing STIs

  There are several safe sex measures that you can follow to reduce the risk of acquiring an STI.
  
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