Myths about who gets sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and how they’re transmitted abound. Read the myths, in bold, below, followed by the truth.

1. You can tell by looking if someone has an STI. There is no way to know for sure who may have HIV or another STI. Many people don’t know themselves that they are infected. Many STIs are silent diseases, meaning that they produce few, if any, symptoms.

2. Being sexually exclusive with one partner will keep me safe. A monogamous relationship reduces the … More