sexually transmitted infections

Intimacy-spread medical conditions

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are infections passed between people through sexual contact—vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

Common examples include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV.

The term has largely replaced "sexually transmitted diseases" (STDs) in medical usage, since many infections can be present without causing disease symptoms.

She got tested for STIs after the breakup.

Related
  • genitalsReproductive organs
  • sexReproductive category or act
  • herpesChronic blister-causing virus
  • testEvaluative examination
  • painBodily or emotional distress

burning sensation · sore · syphilis · trichomoniasis · public health campaign · HIV/AIDS · chlamydia · gonorrhea · antibiotic resistance · morning after · urethritis · high risk behavior · contact tracing · asymptomatic carriers · itch · hepatitis B · reproduction · condom

Opposites
transmission mode

sexually transmitted infectionsrespiratory infections

Illnesses of breathing organs

foodborne illnesses · waterborne diseases · mosquito-borne diseases · influenza · tuberculosis

disease origin/causation

sexually transmitted infectionsgenetic disorders

Conditions caused by mutations

hereditary diseases · autoimmune diseases · congenital conditions · degenerative diseases · metabolic disorders

sexual health outcomes

sexually transmitted infectionssexual health

Care of intimate functions

safe sex · sexual wellness · barrier protection · STI prevention · clean bill of health

Family

sexual, sexuality, asexual, bisexual, homosexual, transmit, transmits, transmitted, transmitting

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Rated PG-13