How do you get Pelvic Inflammatory Disease/How can you get PID? Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Causes: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious bacterial infection of the reproductive organs. People without uteruses/fallopian tubes cannot develop PID, and it is not contagious (however, people with penises can carry the bacteria that was the initial cause of PID). Many […]
Nongonococcal Urethritis – NGU – A Urethral Infection
How do you get NGU/How can you get Nongonococcal Urethritis? Nongonococcal Urethritis Causes: Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU) is a bacterial infection of the urethra in people with penises (and more rarely, in people with vulvas/vaginas), usually caused by another sexually transmitted infection (STI), most often Chlamydia. NGU is usually caused by another STI that was transmitted via […]
Mycoplasma Genitalium – An STI Similar to Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
How do you get Mycoplasma Genitalium/How can you get Mycoplasma? Causes: Mycoplasma genitalium (mycoplasma) has recently been identified as a sexual transmitted infection and is a bacteria that infects the mucous membranes of the urethra,cervix, throat and anus. Mycoplasma is transmitted by vaginal, anal and oral sex. How to tell if you have it? Mycoplasma Genitalium Symptoms: […]
Pubic Lice – “Crabs” – An STI Caused by Mites
How do you get Pubic Lice/How can you get “Crabs?” Causes: Pubic lice are sometimes known as “crabs.” The condition is caused by a very tiny parasitic mite that settles in the pubic hair and feeds on human blood. Crabs are usually spread through sexual contact (and latex barriers – such as condoms – usually […]
Scabies – Another STI Caused by Mites
How do you get Scabies/How can you get it? Causes: Scabies is an easily spread skin disease caused by a very small species of mite. This parasitic infection is spread by skin-to-skin contact with another person who has scabies. Scabies are transmitted through close physical contact; as a result, this parasite is often sexually transmitted. However, children often pass […]
Syphilis – One of the Oldest Known STI/STDs
How do you get Syphilis/How can you get it? Syphilis Causes: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It has often been called “the great imitator” because so many of the signs and symptoms are indistinguishable from those of other diseases. Syphilis is spread through skin-to-skin contact when someone touches a sore […]
Trichomoniasis – Trich – A Common STI in People with Vulvas/Vaginas
How do you get Trichomoniasis/How can you get Trichomoniasis? Trich Causes: Trich is caused by the single-cell protozoan parasite trichomonas vaginalis. The vagina is the most common site of infection (resulting in small open sores on the vaginal wall), and the urethra is the 2nd most common site of infection. The parasite is contracted via direct […]
Vaginitis – Bacterial Vaginosis and Yeast Infections
How do you get Vaginitis/How can you get Vaginitis? Vaginitis Causes: Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching and pain. It can be caused by bacteria, yeasts, viruses, and other parasites. Some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause vaginitis, as can various chemicals found in bubble baths, soaps, and perfumes. […]
