Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be spread when you've had sex without a condom. This section will break down what the different types are, what the symptoms are and how they can be treated.
Syphilis is an STD caused by a bacterium called Treponema palliduium. It’s known as the ‘great imitator’ because its symptoms are hard to distinguish from other STDs.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) generally affects women. It’s when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted by an increase of more ‘harmful’ bacteria.