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DYK? Nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, STIs are not inevitable, and they can be prevented and treated. Make a plan and choose the prevention steps that work for you with *Prepare Before You’re There*. Take this brief, interactive quiz to get started.


This quiz will help you know if you may be at risk for an STI. If you answer “yes” to any of the questions, you may want to talk with a healthcare provider to learn more about your risk and find out if you need to be tested for STIs.


This quiz will not diagnose you with an infection. It also cannot predict if you will get one. It can help to determine if you are at risk for an STI.


CDC  does **not** collect or store personal information from this quiz.


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After taking the quiz, you will be directed to tools and resources that will help you make a "game plan"
                before you find yourself in the "heat of the moment". Not sure what STIs are? This webpage can help. Begin Quiz





Answer *yes* or *no* to the following question. Have you had vaginal (penis in the vagina), anal (penis in the anus), or oral sex (mouth on penis,
                vagina, or anus) without a condom in the past 12 months?  Yes
                Correctly using condoms and other barriers
                        every time you have sex can reduce the risk of STIs, including HIV.
                        There are other ways to reduce, or even avoid, STI risk. Choose the prevention steps that work for you, including medication to prevent or treat HIV infection.
                    Know
                            your CONDOM DOs & DON’Ts.The Right Way to Use an
                            External (Sometimes Called Male) Condom
                    Continue to Question 2 of 6 >  No
                Correctly using condoms and other barriers
                        every time you have sex can reduce the risk of STIs, including HIV.
                        There are other ways to reduce, or even avoid, STI risk. Choose the prevention steps that work for you, including medication to prevent or treat HIV infection.
                    Know
                            your CONDOM DOs & DON’Ts.The Right Way to Use an
                            External (Sometimes Called Male) Condom
                    Continue to Question 2 of 6 >





Answer *yes, no,* or *I don't know* to the following question. Have you ever had an STI, including HIV?  Yes
                Having had an STI before could place you at greater risk of having or getting one now. That’s
                        because engaging in the same or similar sexual behaviors could place you at risk now. Some
                        infections are also associated with HIV – having one of these
                        infections could put you at greater risk for also getting or transmitting HIV.
                    Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have had STIs before. They are common, so no
                        judgment! This will help them make sure they’re giving you the best prevention advice. This can include offering you STI testing and treatment, including medication to prevent or treat HIV infection, if you need it.
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                Did you know that having had an STI before could place you at greater risk of having or getting
                        one now? That’s because engaging in the same or similar sexual behaviors could place you at risk
                        now. Some infections are also associated with HIV – having one of these
                        infections could put you at greater risk for also getting or transmitting HIV. Continue choosing the prevention methods
                        that work for you!
                    Continue to Question 3 of 6 >  I don't know
                If you don’t know, that’s okay! These infections don’t always cause symptoms or may only cause
                        mild symptoms. So, it is possible to have had an infection and not known it. That is why getting a test, or talking to
                            your healthcare provider about testing, is important if you are having sex. If you are
                        diagnosed with an STI, know that all are treatable with medicine, and some are curable entirely.
                        Or maybe you’ve never had one. Either way, continue choosing the prevention methods
                        that work for you!
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Answer *yes, no,* or *I don't know* to the following question. Have any of your partners had an STI?  Yes
                Knowing if your partner has an STI is good information to have when you’re making choices about
                        your sexual health! If your partner is currently receiving treatment for an STI, you may need
                        treatment, too, and you probably need to avoid sex until you’ve both completed your treatment.
                        Once you’ve talked to your partner, talk to your healthcare provider. They’ll have the best
                        advice for you based on your current situation. This can include offering you STI testing and treatment, including medication to prevent or treat HIV infection, if you need it. In the future, continue sharing STI test results with your partner!
                    Continue to Question 4 of 6 >  No
                Knowing if your partner has an STI is good information to have when you’re making choices about
                        your sexual health. If possible, having a conversation about STIs is a good idea. Whatever you
                        learn can inform how you choose to protect yourself. For example, if you learn that your partner
                        is currently receiving treatment for an STI, you may need treatment, too, and you probably need
                        to avoid sex until you’ve both completed your treatment. A conversation
                            with your partner is a good first step. Then your healthcare provider can help you
                        navigate next steps, which can include offering you STI testing and treatment, including medication to prevent or treat HIV infection, if you need it!
                    Continue to Question 4 of 6 >  I don't know
                Just like it’s possible to not know if you’ve had an STI before, it’s also possible to not know
                        if your partner has. That’s okay! Knowing if your partner has an STI is good information to have
                        when you’re making choices about your sexual health. If possible, having a conversation about
                        STIs is a good idea. Whatever you learn can inform how you choose to protect yourself. For
                        example, if you learn that your partner is currently receiving treatment for an STI, you may
                        need treatment, too, and you probably need to avoid sex until you’ve both completed your
                        treatment. A conversation
                            with your partner is a good first step. Then your healthcare provider can help you
                        navigate next steps. This can include offering you STI testing and treatment, including medication to prevent or treat HIV infection, if you need it.
                    Continue to Question 4 of 6 > Graphic of test results letter.
        Answer *yes, no,* or *I don't know* to the following question.
            Have you or any of your partners ever used illicit substances?
            Yes
                Having sex while using drugs can make you more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Risky
                        behavior can place you at risk for STIs, including HIV. Additionally, sharing needles, syringes,
                        or other drug injection equipment can place you at risk for infections like HIV and viral
                        hepatitis.
                    Correctly using condoms and other barriers
                        every time you have sex can reduce the risk of infections.
                    Know
                            your CONDOM DOs & DON’Ts.The Right Way to Use an
                            External (Sometimes Called Male) Condom
                    You can also take steps to prevent getting HIV
                            from injection drug use, including taking medication to prevent infection.
                    Continue to Question 5 of 6 >
            No
                Having sex while using drugs can make you more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Risky behavior can place you at risk for STIs, including HIV. Additionally, sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment can place you at risk for infections like HIV and viral hepatitis.
                    Correctly using condoms and other barriers
                        every time you have sex can reduce the risk of infections.
                    Know
                            your CONDOM DOs & DON’Ts.The Right Way to Use an
                            External (Sometimes Called Male) Condom
                    You can also take steps to prevent getting HIV
                            from injection drug use, including taking medication to prevent infection.
                    Continue to Question 5 of 6 >
            I don't know
                Having sex while using drugs can make you more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Risky behavior can place you at risk for STIs, including HIV. Additionally, sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment can place you at risk for infections like HIV and viral hepatitis.
                    Correctly using condoms and other barriers
                        every time you have sex can reduce the risk of infections.
                    Know
                            your CONDOM DOs & DON’Ts.The Right Way to Use an
                            External (Sometimes Called Male) Condom
                    You can also take steps to prevent getting HIV
                            from injection drug use, including taking medication to prevent infection.
                    Continue to Question 5 of 6 > Graphic of test results letter.
        Answer *yes* or *no* to the following question.
            Have you exchanged sex for needs (money, housing, drugs, etc.) in the past 12 months?
            Yes
                People who exchange sex are at
                        increased risk of getting or transmitting HIV and other STIs because they are more likely to
                        engage in behaviors such as sex without a condom, sex with multiple partners, and
                        substance use.
                    If you exchange sex, it’s important to get tested regularly for HIV and other STIs. This
                        information can help you choose the
                            prevention steps that work for you, including condoms and medication to prevent or treat HIV infection.
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            No
                Exchanging sex can increase the risk
                        of getting or transmitting HIV and other STIs because it can involve behaviors such as sex without a condom, sex with multiple partners, and
                        substance use.
                    If you exchange sex, it’s important to get tested regularly for HIV and other STIs. This
                        information can help you choose the
                            prevention steps that work for you, including condoms and medication to prevent or treat HIV infection.
                    Continue to Question 6 of 6 > Graphic of test results letter.
        Answer *yes, no,* or *I don't know* to the following question.
            Is it possible that any of your sex partners in the past 12 months had sex with someone else while they
                were still in a sexual relationship with you?
            Yes
                Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who does not have an STI is
                        one of the most reliable ways to avoid infection. (Mutual monogamy means that you agree to be
                        sexually active with only one person, who has agreed to be sexually active only with you.)
                    Whether you’re mutually monogamous or not, it’s important that you talk to your partner
                        about STIs. It’s possible they have an infection but don’t know it – they may need testing or
                        treatment. It’s also possible they can pass the infection to you.
                        In addition to mutual monogamy, there are other ways to reduce, or even avoid, STI risk. Choose the prevention steps that work for you, including condoms and medication to prevent or treat HIV infection.
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            No
                Agreeing to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who does not have
                        an STI is a great way to avoid infection. (Mutual monogamy means that you agree to be sexually
                        active with only one person, who has agreed to be sexually active only with you.) Continue
                        having open conversations with your
                        partner about STI risk and sharing your STI test results with them. You can also consider other STI prevention methods that might work for you!
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            I don't know
                If you’re not sure if your partner has had sex with others while also having sex with you, this
                        could be a good time to have
                            that conversation. It’s possible they have an infection but don’t know it – they may
                        need testing or treatment. It’s also possible they can pass the infection to you.
                    Moving forward, being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who does not
                        have an STI is one of the most reliable ways to avoid infection. (Mutual monogamy means that you
                        agree to be sexually active with only one person, who has agreed to be sexually active only with
                        you.) That’s something you can consider together. You can also consider other STI prevention methods that might work for you!
                    Complete Quiz CONGRATULATIONS!
            You’ve completed the quiz.
            Answering “yes” to one or more of the quiz questions means you may be at risk for an STI. It also means
                you may want to talk with a healthcare provider to determine what tests you need (if any).
            "Game Plan" resources on the next page can help you learn how to lower your risk for getting STIs. You can find
                and take the prevention steps that work for you. This information can help you learn how to stay healthy even if you answered “no” or “I don’t know” to the quiz questions.
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