Sexually transmitted infections

Common symptoms of STIs in women:

  • change in the colour, smell or amount of vaginal discharge
  • redness or itching
  • pelvic pain or pain when having sex
  • heavier periods
  • bleeding in between your periods or after sex
  • needing to urinate frequently
  • discomfort when urinating
  • ulcers or sores
  • lumps on the skin
  • if you’ve been having anal sex, you may notice a change in bowel habit such as pain, constipation or diarrhoea, blood or mucus in your stools

Common symptoms of STIs in men:

  • discharge (fluid) coming from the tip of the penis
  • redness or itching
  • pain in the testicles
  • discomfort when urinating
  • needing to urinate frequently
  • ulcers or sores
  • lumps on the skin
  • if you’ve been having anal sex, you may notice a change in bowel habit such as pain, constipation or diarrhoea, blood or mucus in your stools

Common STIs

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If you are worried about sexually transmitted infections and oral sex, find out more about oral sex and STIs.