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Symptoms include:
increased discharge from the vagina, that may change in colour and have a
musty or fishy smell
itching, soreness and inflammation in and around the vagina
pain when passing urine or having sex
tenderness in the lower abdomen
Treatment involves a single dose or a course of antibiotics.
How can I protect myself against all STIs?
Always use condoms for penetrative sex –
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You or your partner should use a condom every time you have sex whether,
vaginal, anal or oral;
Practise putting one on before you need it for real;
It must go on an erect penis, before penetration;
Use known brands that are kite marked;
Check the expiry date;
Only use once;
Do not bite the pack to open it;
Do not stretch the condom before putting it on;
Get the right size for you: narrow ones called ‘TRIM’ are made by Pasante
(pasante.com); regular size is approximately six inches long by four inches
girth and large is eight inches long by six inches girth;
If you are having penetrative sex with a woman and you have had
metoidioplasty, condoms will not fit your micro-penis; you may need to ask
your partner to wear a female condom;
If you are allergic to latex, use polyurethane (Durex, Avanti).
Standard condoms are now thought to be robust enough for anal sex.
Use lubrication (water-based) – it helps to prevent damage to mucous
membranes
Remember penetration with anything, hands, fingers, sex toys as well as
penises can transfer infection
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