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HIV Alliance is committed to educating Oregon\u2019s students about sexual health to prevent the spread of viruses. STI testing is a critical component of sexual health education, which empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being. Please use this site as a resource for basic information about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. This online assignment is simple to complete in just three steps!<\/p>\n
HIV Alliance\u2019s Education Program meets the state requirements for Oregon\u2019s Comprehensive Sexuality Standards. For parents or teachers seeking more information or additional resources<\/a>, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us. Thank you for engaging with this important program!<\/p>\n Becky Noad [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/interland3.donorperfect.net\/weblink\/weblink.aspx?name=E343216&id=1″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”STI 101 Powerpoint” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|50px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Products” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(247,141,42,0.1)” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” custom_padding=”52px||56px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”50px||25px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”50px||25px||false|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”b327cbe4-b1d5-4b66-ad37-40c8f2f061ba” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_font_size=”48px” header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”0px||13px|||” custom_padding=”7px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”41px” header_font_size_phone=”30px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”41px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lets_get_prep.png” alt=”graphic of staying prepared and offering sti Testing” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_text_color=”#73C345″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n STI\u2019s and STD\u2019s are terms that are often talked about in health class through school and home. It\u2019s important to know about these so that you know how to avoid them as well. This lesson will look at the differences between viruses and bacteria; as well as some simple terms regarding sex.<\/p>\n The differences between an infection and disease are very subtle. An infection is when a bacteria or virus enter one\u2019s body<\/u> and begin to multiple within that body \u2013 generally taking over cells and tissue. \u201cInfection\u201d is the first stage. After that virus or bacteria continue to grow and spread THEN it can become a disease when the cell or tissue is damaged and\/or changed<\/u>. This may become clearer when discussing certain STI\u2019s that can become STD\u2019s. Simply, somebody can be infected but not have the disease, and often a disease must come from an infection.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_text_color=”#73C345″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n STI\u2019s can be transmitted in multiple ways: some from skin-to-skin contact, some through blood-to-blood contact, and some from sexual intercourse or the contact between genitals. There are many different symptoms from the many different infections we know about and occasionally symptoms are not present at all \u2013 meaning that it requires a test to be sure.<\/p>\n Some infections come from bacteria and some come from viruses.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_text_color=”#73C345″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bacteria<\/strong> are single-celled microorganism that can thrive in many different environments. Many forms of bacteria do not harm humans at all (think of the bacteria and live cultures within yogurt or other fermented foods that aid in our own digestions). \u00a0Often, anti-biotics are used to treat bacterial infections. Some common virus infections are strep throat, salmonella poisoning, or tuberculosis.<\/p>\n Viruses<\/strong> are microscopic agents too that use another cell or tissue as a host to replicate and grow \u2013 in that way they act like parasite and can sometimes be talked about like such. It is made up of genetic material (DNA\/RNA) and spreads by mixing its genetic material with that of the host cell it infects. Viruses are very tricky and have been known to spread rapidly and dangerously. Viruses have wreaked havoc on humans for many centuries. 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There are four stages of a syphilis infection: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. Syphilis can have visible sores around one\u2019s penis, vagina, lips, inside the mouth, or rectum. It can spread when a sore directly contacts another person through vaginal, oral or anal sex. Sores are often painless and appear in the primary stage. In the secondary stage, a rash, and fever can appear, including swelling in the lymph nodes. These can all go away during the latent stage \u2013 generally meaning there are no symptoms present at all. 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There are four stages of a syphilis infection: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. Syphilis can have visible sores around one\u2019s penis, vagina, lips, inside the mouth, or rectum. It can spread when a sore directly contacts another person through vaginal, oral or anal sex. Sores are often painless and appear in the primary stage. In the secondary stage, a rash, and fever can appear, including swelling in the lymph nodes. These can all go away during the latent stage \u2013 generally meaning there are no symptoms present at all. And after that syphilis can cause serious damage in the tertiary stage by damaging the heart, and brain or other organs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/IE9hAzVAGeY” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch Syphilis Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Syphilis.jpg” title_text=”Syphilis” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Chlamydia.jpg” title_text=”Chlamydia” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Chlamydia<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a\u00a0curable<\/u>\u00a0infection that can also cause serious harm if not treated immediately. Most people may not feel symptoms of this at all but it could feel like a painful sore throat or inflammation and pain where the infection leads. Chlamydia it is transmitted through sexual contact (anal, vaginal, and oral sex). It can lead to PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) and the inability to conceive or become pregnant in females. Infection can be found present (and tested for) in three (3) locations of the body: the urethra, rectum (anus), and pharynx (back of throat).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/SLsKrzAzH40″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch Chlamydia Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gonorrhea.jpg” title_text=”Gonorrhea” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Gonorrhea<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a\u00a0curable<\/u>\u00a0infection that may feel like burning during urination, swelling in the testes, or an unusual and colorful discharge from the penis. Those with a vagina often may not feel or see symptoms though there can also be burning during urination and unusual discharge. Gonorrhea can infect the pharynx (back of the throat), the urethra, and\/or the rectum (anus). If the rectum is where the infection resides there can be itching, soreness, discharge, or bleeding from the anus.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/yD73XWAnqEI” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch Gonorrhea Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Gonorrhea<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a\u00a0curable<\/u>\u00a0infection that may feel like burning during urination, swelling in the testes, or an unusual and colorful discharge from the penis. Those with a vagina often may not feel or see symptoms though there can also be burning during urination and unusual discharge. Gonorrhea can infect the pharynx (back of the throat), the urethra, and\/or the rectum (anus). If the rectum is where the infection resides there can be itching, soreness, discharge, or bleeding from the anus.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/yD73XWAnqEI” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch Gonorrhea Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gonorrhea.jpg” title_text=”Gonorrhea” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bacterial-Vaginosis.jpg” title_text=”Bacterial-Vaginosis” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 only affects a person with a vagina. BV\u00a0can be treated by a doctor and can also go away on its own<\/u>. BV can occur when there is too much of a bacterium within the biome of the vagina. Again, many bacteria do not harm or damage the body (and humans can be aided by bacteria); but, when there is too much or too much of a specific kind of bacteria then there can be issues. When there is this imbalance of bacteria then there can be an infection. Unfortunately, the CDC has very little research on the topic or the specific routes of infection. It is suggested to reduce one\u2019s risk by limiting sexual partners and encounters, as well as using condoms properly.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/RGLGy6r423s” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch BV Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Trichomoniasis.jpg” title_text=”Trichomoniasis” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Trichomoniasis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a\u00a0curable<\/u>\u00a0infection and often called \u201ctrich\u201d for short. Technically this is caused by a protozoan parasite, not a bacterium. While symptoms are often not present, symptoms can look like: itching, pain during urination, and\/or discharge from the genitals and urethra. Trich can be passed to any sexual partner and it is possible to be re-infected after treatment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/yk0P7IpSiIg” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch Trichomoniasis Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Trichomoniasis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a\u00a0curable<\/u>\u00a0infection and often called \u201ctrich\u201d for short. Technically this is caused by a protozoan parasite, not a bacterium. While symptoms are often not present, symptoms can look like: itching, pain during urination, and\/or discharge from the genitals and urethra. Trich can be passed to any sexual partner and it is possible to be re-infected after treatment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/yk0P7IpSiIg” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch Trichomoniasis Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Trichomoniasis.jpg” title_text=”Trichomoniasis” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Products” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(247,141,42,0.1)” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” custom_padding=”63px||48px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”50px||25px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”50px||25px||false|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”b327cbe4-b1d5-4b66-ad37-40c8f2f061ba” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_font_size=”48px” header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”0px||13px|||” custom_padding=”7px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”41px” header_font_size_phone=”30px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”41px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HIV.jpg” title_text=”Syphilis” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n HIV<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 first identified in the early 1980\u2019s; HIV is the virus that can lead to AIDS (the disease) after many years. HIV is a human-only virus and can be spread through six body fluids (blood, semen, pre-ejaculate, vaginal fluid, anal fluid, and breast milk).\u00a0There is no cure for HIV<\/u>; but, taking regular medication can help to manage its effects on the blood stream and help to stop the spreading of infection. Please see our HIV 101 Online page for more information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/7P7CxcWxIbU” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch HIV Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n HIV<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 first identified in the early 1980\u2019s; HIV is the virus that can lead to AIDS (the disease) after many years. HIV is a human-only virus and can be spread through six body fluids (blood, semen, pre-ejaculate, vaginal fluid, anal fluid, and breast milk).\u00a0There is no cure for HIV<\/u>; but, taking regular medication can help to manage its effects on the blood stream and help to stop the spreading of infection. Please see our HIV 101 Online page for more information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/7P7CxcWxIbU” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch HIV Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HIV.jpg” title_text=”Syphilis” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HPV.jpg” title_text=”HPV” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n HPV<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Human Papillomavirus is surprisingly common among sexually active adults in the United States. There is no known cure for HPV at this time (2020). There are roughly one hundred different strains or variants of this virus. Many of them cause little damage to humans. Some strains can lead to genital warts, some can lead to cancer. The vaccine that is widely recommended and available may not vaccinate for all strains of the virus, but can protect against some of the versions that cause more harm than others. It is suggested to be vaccinated early in life (from teens to about twenty-six years old). Youth as young as nine (9) years old can be ready for this vaccination.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/-nWV-YBdJhA” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch HPV Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hivalliance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hep.jpg” title_text=”hep” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” animation_style=”slide” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Viral Hepatitis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 There are five different hepatitis viruses, labelled as letters: A, B, C, D, & E. Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, this can occur from non-viral hepatitis as well from toxic damage or other.\u00a0Hep A and E<\/u>\u00a0can be spread from fecal particles to another person through ingestion \u2013 due to poor hygiene.\u00a0Hep B and D<\/u>\u00a0can be spread through sexual fluids (semen, vaginal fluid) and blood. Hep D is considered\u00a0incomplete<\/em>\u00a0and requires one to be infected by Hep B before Hep D would affect them. Finally,\u00a0Hep C<\/u>\u00a0can only be transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. Oregon is ranked #1 for Hep C related deaths \u2013 and this issue has grown worse due to the rise in substance and opioid abuse. There is a vaccine for hepatitis A and B only. Please read more on Hepatitis C 101 Online here.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/rF2EKwlLZm0″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch Hepatitis Video” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”f489fdc3-bf1e-40c7-852b-c42851d4acb9″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E02B20″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”1px||25px|||” custom_padding=”12px|25px|12px|25px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#FF6959″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1240px” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”10px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#44AFD9″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_4_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#73C345″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||30px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_4_font_size_phone=”30px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Viral Hepatitis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 There are five different hepatitis viruses, labelled as letters: A, B, C, D, & E. Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, this can occur from non-viral hepatitis as well from toxic damage or other.\u00a0Hep A and E<\/u>\u00a0can be spread from fecal particles to another person through ingestion \u2013 due to poor hygiene.\u00a0Hep B and D<\/u>\u00a0can be spread through sexual fluids (semen, vaginal fluid) and blood. Hep D is considered\u00a0incomplete<\/em> and requires one to be infected by hepatitis B before hepatitis D would affect them. Finally, hepatitis C<\/u> can only be transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. Oregon is ranked #1 for hepatitis C related deaths \u2013 and this issue has grown worse due to the rise in substance and opioid abuse. There is a vaccine for hepatitis A and B only. 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HSV 1 is often seen around the mouth; and, HSV 2 is more commonly found on or around the genitals (vagina and penis). They are noticeable during an outbreak and can go away on their own with time \u2013 though there is topical ointment a person can take to speed up the recession of an outbreak. The herpes simplex virus is spread from direct contact with a sore during an outbreak. There is no cure for herpes<\/u>. It is also known to be very common amongst adults. Stigma brings shame to many people with noticeable and frequent outbreaks, though many people have herpes as simple cold sores around the lips. 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The best practice is to \u2018Always ask first\u2019; a person may like an action or dislike an action but you cannot tell unless you ask them that when they are in the right mind and unpressured.\u00a0Consent is ongoing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 it is okay to continually check in with your partner to make sure that the both of you are on the same page about being intimate with one another.\u00a0Consent is clear and direct<\/strong>: an absolute \u2018YES\u2019 is consensual where a timid and questioning \u2018sure\u2019 may not be; remember that NO MEANS NO. Consent is freely given between partners<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 meaning that no person is pressured to say or do something that they don\u2019t want. A person must be\u00a0fully aware of giving their consent<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 intoxicants (drugs and alcohol) make it that a person is incapable of giving their consent fully.<\/p>\n Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to watch Consent is as simple as tea!<\/p>\n When it comes to consent and the law in Oregon;\u00a0one must be 18 years old to legally consent<\/strong>\u00a0to any sexual encounter. 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Abstinence is the act of not participating in something. Sexual Abstinence can look different to many different people. Some see it as not having sexual encounters before a certain age or marriage; some see it as not being sexually active for a period of time (even if they\u2019ve had sex before). It\u2019s up to you to decide what that means for yourself.<\/p>\n Using contraceptive tools, like condoms and lubrication, can help to reduce the risk of transmission of any STI or pregnancy.\u00a0Condoms<\/strong>\u00a0are effective barriers to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Using\u00a0lubrication<\/strong>\u00a0can help to reduce friction and tearing of the skin during sex.\u00a0Reducing the number of sexual partners,<\/strong>\u00a0one has can help to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections. In addition,\u00a0mutually<\/strong>\u00a0monogamous partnerships<\/strong>\u00a0along\u00a0with STI testing<\/strong>\u00a0is effective to prevent the spread of infection.<\/p>\n Condoms may not always\u00a0<\/strong>work \u2013 though they have very great benefits, they cannot protect the entire body\/skin of one\u2019s body and condoms can break if used improperly. Make sure to store a condom away from extreme heat or cold, do not leave it in your wallet or someplace where it maintains friction. When It comes to oil-based lubrication \u2013 a condom could easily tear as oil breaks down the condom materials (it could break!). Also, viruses like Herpes (HSV 1 or 2) are transmitted from skin-to-skin contact, and if there is an outbreak on the skin that is not covered by a condom \u2013 that virus can spread easily to another person\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n Mutually monogamous relationships<\/b>\u00a0provide the least amount of risk in transmitting STIs to or from an intimate partner. Mutually monogamous partnerships are when only two people agree to be together romantically and\/or physically. Having a mutually monogamous relationship paired with early STI testing and open communication skills helps to provide the best\u00a0coverage<\/i>\u00a0from contracting or spreading a sexually transmitted infection to a partner. If both partners do not have STIs then there is little need to continue testing throughout one’s relationship; however,\u00a0should a relationship not be mutually monogamous<\/u>\u00a0then regular testing is recommended to make sure one is aware if\/when they transmit an STI. The goal is not to get an STI; but regular testing helps to ensure that if it happens, that a person knows about it and is able to access treatment or support.<\/p>\n Finally, being\u00a0willing to talk\u00a0<\/strong>about STI testing with your partners can help to deter from transmission as well. For some, this conversation feels uncomfortable and difficult. 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education@allianceor.org<\/a><\/p>\nSexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases<\/h2>\n
Bacterial STI’s<\/h2>\n
Viral STI’s<\/h2>\n
Sex-Education Terminology<\/h2>\n
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Consent the Law<\/h2>\n
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Protecting Yourself from STI’s<\/h2>\n
How and Where to get Tested?<\/h2>\n
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