Dr Niveditha Manokaran on Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) more familiar as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are no longer referred as ‘STDs’ because the word ‘disease’ comes with the stigma around STIs and sex. Yes, STIs are as common as you can imagine and just another infection you can contract. Just like we wear masks to protect ourselves from the flu, we need to use contraception to protect ourselves from STIs. Getting tested for STIs before getting intimate with your partner is normal and in fact, advised. STIs do not need you to stop having sex, they just need awareness. Dr Niveditha Manokaran, a Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinician, Sydney also a Dermatologist & Venereologist talks about STIs.