STIs: Are You at Risk?

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Reported cases of sexually transmitted infections in Canada - particularly chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis - have been steadily increasing since 1997.*

Could YOU be exposed to HIV or other sexually transmitted infections? Take our quiz and see if your sexual behaviour or actions put you at risk.

		True	False
1	I’ve never had vaginal, oral or anal intercourse, but show affection in other ways.
2	I don't have a sexual partner at this time in my life. I've always used protection in the past.
3	My partner and I have never had sex with anyone else.
4	I’ve had the same partner for the past 20 years or more, and NEITHER of us have had sex with anyone else during that time.
5	We (I and my partner) have never shared needles or equipment for drug or steroid use, tattooing or piercing.
If you answered, "YES" to questions 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 - you're at almost NO risk for acquiring HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B or other STIs.
6	My partner and I use a latex barrier every time we have vaginal and/or anal intercourse.
7	My partner and I use a latex barrier every time we have oral sex.
8	My partner and I have both tested negative for HIV (AIDS). Neither my partner nor I shares needles or equipment for drugs, and we don’t have any other sex partners.
If you answered, "YES" to 6, 7 or 8 you're at low risk for all STIs, including HIV/AIDS. If you said, "YES" to 8 you may be at low risk for all STIs, including HIV/AIDS.
9	I’ve had vaginal and/or anal intercourse without a condom.
10	I’ve had oral sex without using a condom or latex barrier.
11	I (or my partner) had/have a sexually transmitted infection such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.
12	I don't know my partner's sexual history.
13	I know my partner has had unprotected sex with other people.
14	I’ve had sex with a man who’s had sex with another man.
15	I don't know if my partner has shared drug needles or equipment
16	I share needles and/or equipment for drug and/or steroid use, tattooing and/or piercing.
17	I had a blood transfusion before 1985 - or - I had sex with someone who had a transfusion before that time.
If you answered, "YES" to 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, you're at risk for infections like HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and other STIs. If you said, "YES" to 15, 16, or 17, you may be at risk for HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C.