“Girls, your health is more important than sex for one night with a man that says he doesn't like the feel of a condom.”
—Lisa, 17, UK
What are some common symptoms of STDs?
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Girls:
- Pain or burning when you pee or have sex
- Bleeding between periods
- Red, irritated, or swollen genital skin
- Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina
- Unexplained bleeding during intercourse
- Bumps, sores, or rashes in the genital area
Boys:
- Pain or burning when you pee or have sex
- Red, irritated, or swollen genital skin
- Unusual discharge from the penis
- Bumps, sores, or rashes in the genital area
If you have any of these symptoms, get tested right away.
If you are engaging in vaginal, anal or oral sex, you need to get tested once a year. Since most STDs have no symptoms, regular testing can help you detect, treat or cure STDs before they cause long-term harm to you or your partners.
Most clinics and hospitals offer free or low-cost STD testing. To find a clinic near you, check the yellow pages under "Clinics" or "Family Planning," or locate a Planned Parenthood Health Center near you at 1-800-230-PLAN (7526). You can also find a confidential testing center near you by clicking here.
Got a question about STDs? Call the CDC's national hotline at 1-800-227-8922, open 24/7.
Your Comments
Burning after sex?
Posted by: nicks81405 on Jun 3rd, 2008 7:13pm
Some of the time after me and my girlfriend have sex she
complains about a burning irratating feeling and there is
swelling at times. But after a hour it goes away. I dont
think it has anything to do with a std. But im curious on
what else it could be. Because I do not have a std or have
any of those symptoms. And she also got tested and didnt
have any. So what could that be the cause of? Because Im
trying to make sex more enjoyable and want to know the steps
to make it better and less painful.
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Burning After Sex?
Posted by: LucindaH on Jun 6th, 2008 2:37pm
Both of you should be tested
(http://www.sexetc.org/page/get_tested/) for STDs, if you
haven't been tested already. If you have both been tested
for STDs and neither of you has one, then your girlfriend's
vulva may be getting chaffed or irritated during sex. This
can happen when there isn't enough lubrication during sex.
Check out this FAQ for more info:
http://www.sexetc.org/faq/std/603. If lubrication doesn't
help, your girlfriend should speak with her health care
provider.