Does syphilis cause cervical cancer?
It is possible to get syphilis 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 syphilis and most other sexually transmitted infections including HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhoea. If you have a sexually transmitted infection without knowing it they will also help prevent you from passing it on to a 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 a female partner’s vulva one of you should cover the genitals with a latex or polyurethane square. • If you are not sure how to use condoms correctly see Where can I get more information and advice. • Avoid sharing sex toys. If you do share them, wash them or cover them with a new condom before anyone else
