Sexually Transmitted Infections

• The Center for Disease Control offers complete information on prevention, symptoms of, treatment, and testing for STI's. Click here to find out more.

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• The best way to prevent STI's is through abstinence.

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• Prevention of STI's can also be achieved by using a condom for EVERY sexual encounter.

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• Learn how to correctly use a condom here.

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• Having fewer sexual partners also decreases your risk for STI's.

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• Sign up to have condoms mailed to your address free of charge through DelaWEAR ONE.

• Have you ever heard of a female condom? 

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• Internal condoms — also called “female” condoms — are an alternative to regular condoms. Learn how internal condoms work and where you can get them.

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• Check out this information from Bedsider.org about internal condoms.

• It's important to realize that oral sex is only safe sex if it's protected sex.

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• Condoms and dental dams are a great way to protect yourself if you plan on having oral sex.

• If you have symptoms of an STI, get tested. Most STI's are treatable!

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• If you are having sex, you should get tested at least once a year. In some cases, you should be tested more often.

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• Contact your PCP, gynecologist or Planned Parenthood to make an appointment for confidential testing.