What is chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It can affect the cervix (the opening to the uterus), penis, rectum (inside your butt) and throat.
How do you get chlamydia?
1. Chlamydia is found in certain bodily fluids of someone who has chlamydia: semen (cum), vaginal fluid, and anal fluid.
2. You can get chlamydia from having unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex with someone who already has it.
3. You can get chlamydia if you share sex toys with someone who already has it and you don’t disinfect the toys or put a new condom on them each time a new person uses the toys.
4. A pregnant person with chlamydia can pass it on to their baby during vaginal delivery.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It can affect the cervix (the opening to the uterus), penis, rectum (inside your butt) and throat.
How do you get chlamydia?
1. Chlamydia is found in certain bodily fluids of someone who has chlamydia: semen (cum), vaginal fluid, and anal fluid.
2. You can get chlamydia from having unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex with someone who already has it.
3. You can get chlamydia if you share sex toys with someone who already has it and you don’t disinfect the toys or put a new condom on them each time a new person uses the toys.
4. A pregnant person with chlamydia can pass it on to their baby during vaginal delivery.