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STI
STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection
PROTECTION
The best form of protection from STIs is condoms CHECK-UP — Getting tested for STIs should be part of your normal health check-up
SEX
If you’re having sex you can keep it safe by always using a condom
ANYONE
Anyone who has been sexually active could have an STI
PAINLESS
Getting a sexual health test is painless CONFIDENTIAL — STI tests are completely confidential
TESTED
If you’re having sex, stay safe by testing for STIs regularly CONDOMS — Condoms are the only form of protection that prevent pregnancy and STIs
TREATED
Most STIs can be treated with no dramas whatsoever COMMON — It’s pretty common for someone to have an STI and not know about it
SYMPTOMS
Most of the time, people who get STIs don’t have any symptoms
FREE
Most of the time, sexual health tests are free
URINE
The most common STI test for young people is a urine sample MEDICARE CARD — Young people can get their own Medicare card when they turn 15
BREAKS
If a condom breaks it’s important that you get tested for STIs and consider emergency contraception
LUBRICANT
Using water-based lubricant reduces the risk of condoms breaking during sex
PLAN
It’s a good idea to plan ahead and take condoms with you when you go out ORAL — Condoms and dams can help you stay safe during oral sex
THE ‘PILL’
The contraceptive pill can prevent pregnancy but does not protect from STIs QUICK — Getting a sexual health test is quick
BETTER
If you have an STI, the earlier you start treatment, the better EASY — Getting a sexual health test is easy
CONTACT
If you have an STI, you need to contact any current and previous partners, so they can get tested and treated too. There are ways to do this anonymously
