Kauaparea te STI
Prevent STIs
There's lots you can do to lower the risk of getting an STI.
Lower your risk of getting an STI
There's lots you can do to lower the risk of getting an STI. You can practise safer sex with condoms and lube and take regular STI tests. And for some people, there's medication you can take before or after sex to reduce the chance of getting chlamydia, HIV, and syphilis.
Ways to prevent STIs
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Keep readingSafer sex
Get advice on having safer sex to reduce the risk of getting an STI or unintended pregnancy.
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Keep readingHIV PrEPHIV PrEP is a medication that helps stop you from getting HIV. It’s for people who are at risk of getting HIV.
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Keep readingHIV PEP
HIV PEP is a medication that can reduce the chance of you getting HIV if taken within 72 hours (three days) of exposure.
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Keep readingDoxy-PEP
Doxy-PEP is a medication that can reduce the chance of you getting chlamydia and syphilis if taken within 72 hours (three days) of exposure.
Do I need an STI test?
Lots of STIs don’t have symptoms, so people don’t know they have them and don’t get treated quickly. This can lead to serious health problems. Get tested regularly to look after your health – and the health of your whānau, sexual contacts and partners.
Kōrero with a nurse
Not sure what type of test you need or where to go, and want to talk through the options? We’re here to help. Talk to a nurse – call us on freephone 0508 GET TESTED or start a web chat.