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 |
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1 |
I’ve never had vaginal, oral or anal intercourse, but show affection in other ways. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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* source: Public Health Agency of Canada
