Congenital syphilis
Congenital syphilis is completely treatable, but untreated, can cause serious and permanent health problems.
Syphilis
Syphilis is an infection that has largely been eradicated due to antibiotics and condoms. But, you can still catch it if you are having unprotected sex in some areas of the world.
Chancroid
Chancroid is an uncommon STI caused by a bacteria that causes painful genital sores, most commonly found in undeveloped countries. Testing is not standardised, but antibiotics cure it.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (the ‘other’ chlamydia)
Lymphogranuloma venereum is an STI related to chlamydia that causes sores and blisters, and can cause irreversible damage to the rectum and other tissue if left untreated.
Aunt Vadge: why is my vagina itchy and sore?
What's this itch all about?
Aunt Vadge: white bumps inside my vagina lips
A woman with frequent infections - UTIs, yeast, BV, an STI - has some white spots on her inner upper labia.
Choosing the best birth control for you
Choosing the right birth control can be tricky, but there is one out there for you!
Latex-free condoms
What's available, how much and where from.
How to treat a male sexual partner for BV
Men having sex with women with BV usually have G. vaginalis infection. Here's what to do.
Cervicitis
There are numerous reasons why your cervix may be inflamed, but cervicitis is typically caused by an infection of some kind that can be easily treated.
Mycoplasma genitalium – the STI you’ve never heard of
Mycoplasma genitalium infection causes urinary tract symptoms and is not routinely checked for in all countries.
Perineoplasty
The perineoplasty procedure is used to either tighten, loosen or cosmetically augment the perineal area between the anus and the vaginal opening.
Understanding and treating pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments of PID, and why it can be hard to treat. We offer effective some non-drug teatment options.
Genital herpes in pregnancy
The risk of transmission to your baby depends on the circumstances regarding your own infection. Get the facts.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sexually transmitted infections are bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infections that are passed on to another person through sexual activity. The actual definition of an STI is strict, but many microbes can be passed on during sex regardless of if they are officially classified as an STI.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a virus that can - but doesn't always - cause changes to the cells on the cervix, which can lead to cervical cancer. Screening is in place, with improvements to testing the blood of males and females with HPV in the future for detection and prevention of HPV-related
Genital herpes – herpes simplex virus (HSV1 and HSV2)
Genital herpes is for life, but it isn't a life sentence. Find out how to manage genital herpes and get on with your life by supporting your immune system, managing your stress levels, and using supplements and meds to your advantage.
Gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)
Gonorrhoea is a common STD that can cause vaginal symptoms like bad smells, unusual discharge, and irritation. You can also get gonorrhoea in your throat or anus.
HIV
Understanding HIV can be tricky - it's a virus that uses some very clever tactics to get around our immune system - however, now we can manage immunity to keep HIV at bay for a mostly normal life.
Chlamydia
Learn about chlamydia, what it does to your body and how to treat it effectively. Chlamydia is an STD that is like catching a cold - it's that easy to catch, but a little harder to get rid of.