STI Risks Are Different

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There are things you can do to keep yourself safe from HIV but will still leave you at risk for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HPV. That’s because in addition to being spread through oral, anal, and vaginal sex, some STIs can also be spread through skin-to-skin genital contact.

More information about common STIs can be found in the Health Information section on the Resources page. Tap the NEXT button to check out how risky certain behaviors are for STIs.