STD / Questionnaire

Have you had vaginal, anal or oral sex without a condom in the last 12 months?^*

Yes | Correct use of condoms and other barrier methods every time you have sex can reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

No | Correct use of condoms and other barrier methods every time you have sex can reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

Have you ever had a sexually transmitted disease?^*

Yes | If you have had a sexually transmitted disease in the past, your risk of being infected now or getting infected in the future is much higher (if you engage in the same sexual activities that led to your infection in the past). Be sure to tell your doctor about any past STDs. This will help them give you preventive advice, which may include testing for STDs and offering treatment, including medications to prevent or treat HIV infection.

No | Did you know that if you have had a sexually transmitted disease in the past, the risk of being infected now or getting infected in the future is much higher (if you engage in the same sexual activities that led to your infection in the past).

I don't know | If you don't know, it's okay! These infections don't always cause symptoms or may only cause mild symptoms. So it's possible to have (or have had) an infection and not know it. That's why it's important to get tested or talk to a doctor about testing and prevention methods if you're sexually active. If you're diagnosed with an STD, know that all sexually transmitted diseases can be managed with medication, and some are completely curable. Or maybe you've never had an STD?! Either way, keep choosing prevention methods that work for you!

Have any of your sexual partners had a sexually transmitted infection?^*

Yes | It is important to know if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection. If possible, talk to your partner about sexually transmitted infections/diseases. If your partner is currently being treated for an STD, you may also need treatment and should avoid sexual contact until you have both completed treatment. After talking to your partner, consult a qualified health professional about your sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases to get the best advice for your current situation. This may include offering STI testing and treatment. Continue to share your STI test results with your partner in the future!

No | It is important to know if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection. If possible, talk to your partner about sexually transmitted diseases. Based on the information you share, you can decide which prevention method is right for you. For example, if you find out that your partner is currently being treated for an STD, you may also need treatment and should avoid sexual contact until you have both completed your treatment. Talking to your partner is a good first step. Your doctor can help you with the next steps, which may include offering testing and treatment for STDs, including medications to prevent or treat HIV infection.

I don't know | Just as you may not know if you've had an STI before, you may not know if your partner has one. That's okay! Knowing whether your partner has a sexually transmitted infection is important information when making choices about your sexual health! For example, if you find out that your partner is currently being treated for an STI, you may also need treatment and should avoid having sex until you've both finished treatment. Talking to your partner is a good first step. Your doctor can help you with the next steps, which may include offering STD testing and treatment, including medications to prevent or treat HIV infection.

Have you had sexual contact for needs (money, housing, drugs, etc.) in the last 12 months?^*

Yes | People who change their sex life for different needs are at higher risk of contracting or transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections because they may have more frequent unprotected sex (without a condom), more frequent multiple sex partners, and use drugs. If you are/have had sex for different needs, it is important to get tested regularly for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. This information can help you choose effective preventive measures for yourself, including condoms and medications to prevent or treat HIV infection.

No | Sharing sex for needs increases the risk of contracting or transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, as it is often associated with unprotected sex (without a condom), multiple sexual partners, and drug use. If you have/have had sex for needs, it is important to get tested regularly for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. This information will help you choose effective preventive measures for yourself, including condoms and medications to prevent or treat HIV infection.

Is it possible that during the last 12 months, either of your sexual partners had sexual intercourse with another while they were still having sex with you?^*

Yes | A long-term monogamous relationship with a partner who does not have an STI is one of the most reliable ways to avoid infection (monogamy means that you agree to be sexually active with only one person who has agreed to be sexually active only with you.) In any case, it is important to talk to your partner about STDs. It is possible that he or she has an infection but does not know it, and in this case, you could also pass the infection on to him or her - your partner may need to be tested or treated (and you may too). In addition to monogamy, there are other ways to reduce or even avoid the risk of STDs. Choose preventive measures that work for you, including condoms. For more information about prevention, talk to your doctor.

No | A long-term monogamous relationship with a partner who does not have an STI is one of the most reliable ways to avoid infection (mutual monogamy means that you agree to be sexually active with only one person who has agreed to be sexually active only with you). Continue to have open conversations with your partner about the risk of developing sexually transmitted diseases and share your STD test results with them. You may also want to consider other methods of STI prevention that may be more beneficial for you!

I don't know | If you're not sure if your partner has had sex with someone else, this might be a good time to start talking to them about sexually transmitted diseases. It's possible that they have an infection but don't know it, and you could have passed it on to them - your partner may need to be tested or treated (and you may too). A long-term monogamous relationship with a partner who doesn't have an STI is one of the most reliable ways to avoid infection (mutual monogamy means you agree to be sexually active with only one person who has agreed to be sexually active with only you).

Have you or any of your partners used illegal drugs?^*

Yes | Having sex while using drugs increases the risk of risky sexual behavior (e.g., unprotected sex), which in turn increases the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. In addition, sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment can also put you at risk of contracting infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis. Correct use of condoms and other barrier methods every time you have sex reduces the risk of infection.

No | Having sex while using drugs increases the risk of risky sexual behavior (e.g., unprotected sex), which in turn increases the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. In addition, sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment can also put you at risk of contracting infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis. Correct use of condoms and other barrier methods every time you have sex reduces the risk of infection.

I don't know | Having sex while using drugs increases the risk of risky sexual behavior (e.g., unprotected sex), which in turn increases the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. In addition, sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment can also put you at risk of contracting infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis. Correct use of condoms and other barrier methods every time you have sex reduces the risk of infection.