Sometimes having asexually transmitted infection (STI) doesn’t feel like anything.
Other times you’ll have uncomfortable symptoms or visible sores.
The truth is that sexually transmitted infections are stealthy.
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Far too often, people have no idea that they have one.
But STIs can cause serious problems, like infertility and cancer.
They want to be sure that they can tell if they have one.
That’s true even for people who consistently practice safer sex.
But, unfortunately, they can’t eliminate the risk entirely.
Sometimes it is obvious, but more often, it’s not.
Some Common STI Symptoms
What does it feel like to have an STI?
The list of possible symptoms is pretty diverse.
Other STI Symptoms You May Experience
Even the broad list of symptoms above isn’t complete.
Other STI symptoms can include sore throats, body aches, eye problems, and neurologic symptoms.
Furthermore, a list of symptoms doesn’t really answer the question of what an STI feels like.
Quite often, having an STI feels like nothing at all.
Other diseases, such asyeast infections, which are not sexually transmitted, can also cause these signs.
That on its own is a good reason to get tested.
There is no other effective way to stay on top of your sexual health.
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