About STIs
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that spread during sex and sexual contact. Most STIs are passed between partners who have oral, vaginal or anal sex without using condoms.
STI symptoms
Different infections will have different symptoms but can include:
- unusual discharge from your anus or genitals
- itchiness, pain and redness in your genital area
- pain when you pee
- noticeable bumps or sores around your genitals
- pain inside your body, around your stomach or your groin
Sometimes you will get no symptoms at all. Or the symptoms will take a long time to show. This means you could be passing infections on to other people without knowing it.
Click on the links on the left to find out about common STI symptoms, how and when to test, and further information.
