**Note: STI refers to the actual infection. Not every infection turns into an actual disease (Sexually Transmitted Disease). Someone can be infected with an STI their entire lives and never develop active symptoms**

Sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) are something that no one wants to get, but no one wants to talk about. Because of it’s private and invasive nature, many people feel uncomfortable discussing it. This lack of education may lead to false beliefs or preconceptions, which could invariably lead to unconscious transmission of these STI’s. In order to dispel some myths, I will give a basic overview for the various types of STI’s in the hopes that every reader will be much more careful when engaging in sexual intercourse.

There are over 20 different STI’s which includes:

• Chlamydia
• Crabs
• Chancroid
• Gonorrhea
• Hepatitis
• Herpes
• HIV/AIDS
• HPV (human papillomavirus)
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Syphilis
• Trichomoniases

How STI’s are contracted: STIs are contracted through sexual activity. This includes oral sex, vaginal sex, and anal sex. STIs can be transmitted through skin to infected skin contact (example genital warts, HPV) or through the transmission of fluids, which includes: blood, pre-ejaculate, ejaculate, vaginal fluids, and discharge from sores on the body. Even a tiny amount of fluid is enough to transmit an STI, so it is important to be very safe and not get any fluid inside any part of your body: mouth, vagina, penis, or anus.

If you are a woman: Women are more likely to get an STI than an a man. Women are also more likely to be infected with an STI and not know it because they have no symptoms.

Prevention: There are only two ways to completely prevent STI transmission: 1. stay sexually abstinent (do not have sex) or 2. engage in sexual activity with one monogamous partner who does not have any STIs.

For many people, these two options are not viable. The next safest thing to do is to use a new condom the right way for every sexual act (including oral sex…HIV can be transmitted this way). Try watching this video(تم حذف الفيديو لحساسيته لدينا كمسلمين والشرح وافي ) for more information.

**Important things to remember when using condoms**

• Use a new condom for EVERY sexual act. If you put a condom on the wrong way, DO NOT flip it over and try to use it, because there will probably already be semen on it. Use a new condom instead.
• Make sure to leave a reservoir tip at the end, smooth out any air bubbles, and roll down the condom the entire way to the base of the penis.
• It is strongly recommended to use an oil or water based lubricant to reduce the risk of slippage or tearing
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