During the 1980s, Victorians became more aware of the danger of STDs through increased publicity. Today, most Victorians know many STDs can cause serious illness, sterility and even death. Despite this, many people continue to take unnecessary risks. Avoiding STDs does not mean having to give up sex. The risk of catching an STD usually exists for both partners.
Oral sex can transmit some STDs, such as herpes or gonorrhoea.
Some STDs, like herpes and wart virus, can occasionally be spread through any contact with infected areas. Many STDs have no obvious symptoms. You cannot tell if a partner is infected by seeing whether they look healthy. By talking to your partner about your and their sexual health and about safer sex. By always using condoms for sexual intercourse.