sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) Lesson Objectives To know the symptoms of common STI’s and to understand how to protect against them Warning Contains graphic images

Can you think of any STIs? Chlamydia Herpes HIV AIDS Gonorrhoea Genital Warts Thrush Hepatitis Syphilis

What are STIs? Infections passed from person to person through sexual contact –Some can be cured e.g. Chlamydia –Some more serious diseases cannot e.g. AIDS –There are over 25 different known STIs!

Protection against STIs AbstinenceAbstinence –The only sure way not to catch an STI Use a condom during sexual activityUse a condom during sexual activity –Prevents the transmission of bodily fluid –Only protects the skin it covers, sores/warts not covered can still spread through skin contact Have regular check ups at the local family planning or GUM (Genito urinary medicine) clinicHave regular check ups at the local family planning or GUM (Genito urinary medicine) clinic –Even if you do not think you have an infection – remember many infections do not appear to have symptoms!

STI statistics for England, Wales and Northern Ireland YearSyphilisGonorrhoea Chlamydia Herpes Warts ,18630,79415,64555, ,14034,13615,91559, ,65640,58315,76663, ,82946,15516,42164, ,97453,78316,58166, ,13164,80016,94466, ,99771,96717,87668, ,06582,55818,43269, ,15789,43117,93270,665 Is this what real love looks like?

1. Quiz You will be shown pictures and information on some common STI’s, can you guess which they are?

Chlamydia Genital Herpes Syphilis HIV Genital Warts Pubic Lice (Crabs) Canno t be cured Often no symptoms (for about 10 years) Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading It can kill you [ STI Number 1]

HIV Canno t be cured Often no symptoms (for about 10 years) Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading It can kill you [ STI Number 1]

Chlamydia Genital Herpes Syphilis HIV Genital Warts Pubic Lice (Crabs) Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading It can kill you Can be cured with antibiotics Flue like illness with a fever [ STI Number 2]

Syphilis Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading It can kill you Can be cured with antibiotics Flue like illness with a fever [ STI Number 2]

Chlamydia Genital Herpes Syphilis HIV Genital Warts Pubic Lice (Crabs) Easy to cure Often Painless Caught by skin to skin contact [ STI Number 3] Itchy With small yellow/grey dots

Pubic Lice (Crabs) Easy to cure Often Painless Caught by skin to skin contact [ STI Number 3] Itchy With small yellow/grey dots

Chlamydia Genital Herpes Syphilis HIV Genital Warts Pubic Lice (Crabs) Cannot be cured With small white/pink lumps Often Painless [ STI Number 4] Itchy Caught by skin to skin contact

Genital Warts Cannot be cured Itchy With small white/pink lumps Often Painless Caught by skin to skin contact [ STI Number 4]

Chlamydia Genital Herpes Syphilis HIV Genital Warts Pubic Lice (Crabs) Cann ot be cured Itchy With painful blistering sores Caught by skin to skin contact [ STI Number 5] Flu like illness with a fever

Genital Herpes Cann ot be cured Flu like illness with a fever Itchy With painful blistering sores Caught by skin to skin contact [ STI Number 5]

Chlamydia Genital Herpes Syphilis HIV Genital Warts Pubic Lice (Crabs) Often no symptoms Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading It can stop you having children in the future Can be cured with antibiotics [ STI Number 6] Most commonly diagnosed STI in the UK

Chlamydia Often no symptoms Condoms are effective at preventing it spreading It can stop you having children in the future Can be cured with antibiotics [ STI Number 6] Most commonly diagnosed STI in the UK

STI Misconceptions If I only engage in oral sex, I can't contract a sexually transmitted infection The Truth STIs can be transmitted through oral sex, vaginal sex, anal sex If I have an STI, I will recognize the symptoms immediately The Truth In most women (and some men), there are often virtually NO symptoms of STIs. Not only can a partner not tell if a woman or man has an STI, the person with the STI often does not know. I am not promiscuous and neither are the people I hang out with…it's unlikely that the people I would sleep with would be carrying something The Truth Contracting STIs has nothing to do with cleanliness or grooming. Contracting an STI has everything to do with being intimate with someone who is already infected. The more partners you have or have had, the greater your chances of having an STI. The more partners your partner has or has had, the greater your partner's chances of having a STI.

2. Quick quiz Round 2– Quick QuizRound 2– Quick Quiz 1.Name 3 STIs 2.Name 2 places you can be treated for STIs 3.What is the most common STI in Britain? 4.Name 3 ways to stop yourself getting an STI? 5.Name 3 common symptoms of STIs 6.Name 2 STIs that can have no symptoms

3. Match up the STI with the statements 1.Chlamydia 2.Genital Warts 3.Herpes 4.Gonorrhoea 5.Syphilis 6.Pubic Lice Causes a rash 5 out of 6 cases have no symptoms Also known as crabs May go away untreated after 6 months Most common STI in young men and women Has 2 types – one affecting the mouth and one affecting the genitals

3. Answers to the matching activity 1.Chlamydia 2.Genital Warts 3.Herpes 4.Gonorrhoea 5.Syphilis 6.Pubic Lice Causes a rash (5) 5 out of 6 cases have no symptoms (4) Also known as crabs (6) May go away untreated after 6 months (2) Most common STI in young men and women (1) Has 2 types – one affecting the mouth and one affecting the genitals (3)