How are STDs spread?

• Vaginal, anal, and oral sex
• Some STDs (herpes, HPV) are spread through skin to skin contact

How can you protect yourself from STDs

• The surest way to protect yourself is to abstain from sex
• If you decide to have sex, use condoms correctly, every time
• Avoid using alcohol and drugs, as they can lead to risky behaviors
• Many STDs do not cause symptoms, so regular testing is recommended

Are you at risk?

• A daily pill can prevent HIV infection
• If you are HIV negative and want to protect yourself from HIV, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) may be right for you
• Talk to your doctor to discuss if PrEP may be an option

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day

For information on where to get tested visit: https://gettested.cdc.gov/  or call Yates County Public Health at 315-536-5160