Shigella
Shigella is an infectious bacterial infection. It is often a cause of food poisoning but can easily be passed on during sex.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria.
Scabies
Scabies is a common and very itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes Scabiei.
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Pubic lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
PID is the name given to inflammation of female reproductive organs: the womb (or uterus) fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding tissues.
LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum)
Lymphogranuloma venereum, or LGV, is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium (a type of germ) from the chlamydia family.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a viral infection affecting the liver. It has usually been associated with injecting drug use but we now know that it can be passed on sexually, particularly with certain sex practices.
Herpes
Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver and is caused by the hepatitis B virus which can be passed on sexually.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the liver. It can be passed on in various ways including sexually from some sex acts.