10 Common STDs You Should Know About

3. Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea, also known as the "clap," is a bacterial STD. Like chlamydia, infected people are often unaware they have gonorrhea, due to delayed symptoms or none at all. Common symptoms in men include discharge, painful urination, and pain or swelling of a testicle. Women experience pain during intercourse, increased vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding, and pelvic pain. Gonorrhea, like all other STDs, can also affect other areas of the body, such as the throat and rectum, because oral and anal sex can also transmit the bacteria. If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to infertility in both men and women, as well as other complications. Antibiotics are the treatment for this STD.