Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted.
ExploreChlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the most common STI in the UK.
ExploreGenital Warts (sometimes called anogenital warts) are a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by human papillomaviruses (HPVs).
ExploreGonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the second most common bacterial STI in the UK.
ExploreHepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the liver. It can be passed on in various ways including sexually from some sex acts.
ExploreHepatitis B is an infection of the liver and is caused by the hepatitis B virus which can be passed on sexually.
ExploreHepatitis 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.
ExploreGenital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas. Herpes is a chronic (long-term) condition. The virus remains in your body after treatment and can become active (recur) again.
ExploreLymphogranuloma venereum, or LGV, is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium (a type of germ) from the chlamydia family.
ExploreNGU is inflammation of the male urethra (urine tube) which can occur due to various causes..
ExplorePID is the name given to inflammation of female reproductive organs: the womb (or uterus) fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding tissues.
ExplorePubic lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair.
ExploreScabies is a common and very itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite called sarcoptes scabiei.
ExploreShigella is an infectious bacterial infection. It is often a cause of food poisoning but can easily be passed on during sex.
ExploreTV is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a protozoon called trichomonas vaginalis. Protozoa are tiny germs similar to bacteria.
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