A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is any disease that is spread primarily by sexual contact. One partner transmits the disease-causing organism to the other during sex (oral, vaginal, or anal.)

Here are some common Sexually Transmitted Diseases you need to know.

• Bacterial Vaginosis
• Cervicitis
• Chlamydia
• Epididymitis
• Genital Warts
• Gonorrhea
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Herpes Simplex Virus
• HIV and AIDS
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
• Molluscum Contagiosum
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Proctitis
• Pubic Lice
• Syphilis
• Trichomoniasis
• Urethritis
• Vaginitis
• Yeast

People should seek medical advice if they think they have had exposure to an STI, or if they have a sexual partner who has or may have an STI.