Some STIs can be cured. Other STIs and blood-borne viruses, such as herpes and HIV, can't be cured, but they can be treated effectively. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as hepatitis A and B. To reduce your risks of getting infected, it's important to use condoms, water-based lubricant and dental dams. But remember that some STIs, like herpes and genital warts, can be spread by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person.
Most teens are having sex
Oral sex isn't really sex
It's obvious if someone has an infection
You can't get pregnant if you have sex when you're having your period
Condoms always break and don't really work
You can't get pregnant the first time you have sex…or if you don't really have sex that often
I won't get an STI because I only have sex with my partner
I won't get pregnant or get an STI because I get my sexual partners to withdraw their penis before they cum (ejaculate)
The contraceptive pill makes you put on weight
It's the girl's responsibility not to get pregnant
The first time you have sex is always special
You have to fit the stereotypes to be gay
It's unhealthy to masturbate
Everyone orgasms during sex
You can lose your virginity by having a Pap smear
