Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections transmitted through sexual contact with other infected persons. They are caused by viruses & bacteria and lead to diseases such as gonorrhoea (formerly, ‘The Clap’), genital herpes, chlamydia, HIV/AIDs, human papilloma virus (genital warts), and syphilis. A certain stigma remains in Ireland concerning sexually …
90% of Irish claim to have never had an STI, despite only 39% getting tested
