Sexually transmitted infections (STI)

There are some infectionsHaving an infection or being infected means that you have contracted a pathogen. This can be a flu, herpes or HI virus, for example. that you can only or mainly contract if you have sexSex is an intimate activity between two or more people who share physical closeness. Sex can be practiced in different ways, depending on the preferences and desires of the people involved. The only rule that always applies: sex without mut... with someone who is infectedHaving an infection or being infected means that you have contracted a pathogen. This can be a flu, herpes or HI virus, for example. with them. These can be bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Not all STIsSTI is the abbreviation for "sexually transmitted infections". Sometimes only the abbreviation STI is used in specialist circles or in brochures. can be transmitted in the same way. Take a look at our overview graphic and check our fact sheet on STIs.