Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They are spread mainly by sexual contact. STIs are caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. A …

Nov 24, 2025 · Sexual health cannot be defined, understood or made operational without a broad consideration of sexuality, which underlies important behaviours and outcomes related to …

Sep 10, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), providing information on the scope of the problem, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and WHO's work in this area.

Dec 22, 2015 · Why are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) of particular concern for pregnant women? Some infections—such as Zika, gonorrhea, …

Mar 12, 2024 · Sexually transmitted diseases are infections spread mainly by contact with genitals or bodily fluids. Also called STDs, STIs or venereal disease, sexually transmitted infections are …

Jul 26, 2025 · WHO has released new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) guidance and policy implementation data, ahead of the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal. The new …

Dec 22, 2015 · About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) STDs/STIs are a group of illnesses that are passed from person to person during sexual intercourse, oral sex, or certain types of …

Apr 19, 2023 · Overview Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. It's an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that can't be …

Treatment for sexually transmitted infections usually consists of one of the following, depending on the infection: Antibiotics. Antibiotics, often in a single dose, can cure many STIs caused by …

Oct 19, 2023 · Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are usually spread by having unprotected sexual contact with someone who's infected. STIs are also called sexually transmitted …