Do you know sexual intercourse promotes well-being? Yes, in a way, it does. However, if you’re not hygienically sensitive while engaging in it, trouble might be visiting you soon. When you engage in unprotected sex, you stand the risk of contracting STIs.
And by getting exposed, you’ll be at the risk of being infected, you’ll spend money and time running tests, and you could be dependent on drugs trying to treat sexual infections for a reasonable part of your life. This is enough reason you should have safe sex and not allow yourself exposed to infections which could be contacted during sex.
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea are two common sexually transmitted infections around the world. And if you have engaged in unprotected sex lately, you might want to carry out a Chlamydia and gonorrhoea test to be on the safe side.
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection which mainly affects the genital area, while Chlamydia is another STI that is caused by bacteria known as Chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
How can I get infected?
Getting infected with Chlamydia usually occurs when vaginal fluid or semen which contains the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis come in contact with the other partner during sex (oral, anal or vaginal sex). Even an infected pregnant woman can pass the infection to their young one during delivery.
The symptoms
Chlamydia symptoms are in their numbers and different for both men and women. Some of these symptoms can give a slight idea of what could be wrong with you. But you can only ascertain that when you go for Chlamydia test.
Chlamydia in males: symptoms
The most common symptoms of chlamydia in men include:
- Pain in the testicles or swollen testicles
- Abnormal/unusual yellow or green discharge from the penis
- Difficulty while urinating
- Pain in the lower part of the abdomen
- Urethra, the tube carrying urine may become swollen
Symptoms of chlamydia in females
Usually, symptoms of chlamydia in women may include:
- Bleeding abnormally between menstruation periods
- Pains during sexual intercourse
- Abnormal discharge from the cervix and vagina
- Uneasiness and severe pain during urination
Staying safe from Chlamydia
Many people do not easily notice chlamydia infection. This is usually because the infection is mostly asymptomatic (without obvious symptoms). Hence, chlamydia is regarded as a “Silent infection.” But to be so sure if you’re infected, get a chlamydia rapid test kit and carry out the test at home.
Nonetheless, the best advice to staying safe from chlamydia infection is to abstain from having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who is infected. And if sex is unavoidable, abide by the following:
- use of condoms during intercourse
- Avoid having sex with multiple partners.
- Never share your sex toys with anyone.
