Does gonorrhoea cause cervical cancer?
It is possible to get gonorrhoea and other sexually transmitted infections by having sex with someone who has the infection but has no symptoms. The following measures will help protect you from gonorrhoea and most other sexually transmitted infections including HIV and chlamydia. If you have a sexually transmitted infection without knowing it they will also help prevent you from passing it on to your partner. • Use condoms (male or female) every time you have vaginal or anal sex. • If you have oral sex, cover the penis with a condom or the female genitals and male or female anus with a latex or polyurethane (soft plastic) square. • If you are a woman and rub your vulva against your female partner’s vulva one of you should cover the genitals with a latex or polyurethane (soft plastic) square. • If you are not sure how to use condoms correctly see our information on Where can I get more information and advice? • Avoid sharing sex toys. If you do share them, wash them or cover them with
