🌎 Widely used
Gonorrhoea is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases - and is often easy to treat.
🤒 Different symptoms
Symptoms can occur on the tail, in the arse, in the throat or not at all.
🍆 Safer sex protects
Transmission usually occurs through unprotected sex - condoms and safer sex methods help to significantly reduce the risk of transmission
💊 Antibiotic helps
A test provides clarity and treatment with antibiotics usually works quickly.
What is gonorrhoea?
Gonorrhoea, better known as the clap, is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Most people know gonorrhoea as a "classic" STI - and yes, the disease has been around forever. It can be transmitted during sex, regardless of whether cock, arse, throat or vagina are involved.
First things first: gonorrhoea is not a „drama“: with the right information and quick treatment, you'll be fit again in no time.
Symptoms by body part and gender
The symptoms of gonorrhoea are quite different - depending on where the bacteria land and whether you are a man, a trans man or another person.
Gonorrhoea on the penis (men, trans men)
- Burning when peeing
- Purulent discharge from the tail (often yellowish or greenish)
- Reddening and swelling of the glans
- Itching or pain
Gonorrhoea in the vulva
- Discharge (unusual, often foul-smelling)
- Pain during sex or peeing
- Intermediate bleeding
Gonorrhoea in the arse (rectal)
- Itching, burning or pain during bowel movements
- Discharge from the arse
- sometimes no symptoms at all
Gonorrhoea in the throat (pharyngeal gonorrhoea)
- Sore throat
- Swallowing difficulties
- sometimes no complaints
Attention: Many people don't even notice - gonorrhoea often goes undetected, especially in the throat or arse. Therefore: test regularly!
Infection & transmission of gonorrhoea
How do you get infected? Gonorrhoea is transmitted during sex - mainly through contact with mucous membranes (cock, arse, throat, vagina). The bacteria are flexible. Transmission is also possible during petting, when semen or discharge comes into play.
Gonorrhoea transmission toilet? This is practically impossible - the bacteria hardly survive on surfaces.
Gonorrhoea incubation period: Symptoms usually appear 2 to 7 days after infection. But as I said, many people don't notice anything!
Gonorrhoea: test & diagnosis
Want to know if you have gonorrhoea? A gonorrhoea test is easy to do at the doctor's or counselling centre: swab your cock, arse or throat - depending on where you were active. A urine test is also possible.
Gonorrhoea self-test: Not yet available reliably at home
Gonorrhoea: treatment & cure
Gonorrhoea is curable! Treatment usually involves antibiotics, often in the form of a single injection and/or tablets. Important: After treatment, you should have another test to see if everything is gone - and until then, don't have sex so as not to infect anyone.
Gonorrhoea antibiotics: The bacteria sometimes become resistant - therefore always treat according to medical advice!
Gonorrhoea curable: Yes, gonorrhoea is curable - but only if you get treatment.
Prevention & aftercare for gonorrhoea
Safer sex protects: Condoms for anal and vaginal sex, lick wipes for oral sex. Regular testing is particularly important if you often change partners.
After treatment: Get tested again to make sure everything is gone. And inform your sexual partners.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a bacterial sexually transmitted disease that is transmitted during sex. The bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) feel particularly at home on mucous membranes - whether penis, arse, throat or vagina. Gonorrhoea is one of the most common STIs worldwide and affects everyone who has sex. The disease is no reason for shame: it can be treated well and is more common than many people think.
The incubation period - i.e. the time between infection and the first symptoms - is usually between 2 and 7 days. This means that if you get gonorrhoea, the first symptoms can appear after just a few days. But beware: not everyone notices anything immediately, some have no symptoms at all and still pass on the bacteria. That's why regular tests are important, especially if you have changing partners.
Treating gonorrhoea is uncomplicated, but important! You will usually be given antibiotics - either as an injection or as tablets, sometimes both. The medication reliably kills the bacteria. Important: Follow the doctor's instructions and get tested again after treatment to make sure everything is really gone. You should refrain from having sex during treatment and until the test is negative so that you don't infect anyone.
Yes, it actually happens quite often! Gonorrhoea often goes unnoticed, especially in the throat or arse, because there are no or only very mild symptoms. The symptoms can also be so mild on the cock or in the vagina that they are overlooked. The problem: If you have no symptoms, you don't notice anything - but you can still infect others. Therefore: test regularly, even if you feel fit!
Yes, gonorrhoea is completely curable with the right treatment. Antibiotics usually work quickly and reliably. It is important that you get treatment at all, because untreated gonorrhoea can lead to complications such as inflammation or infertility. After treatment, you should have another test to check whether the bacteria are really gone. And: Inform your sexual partners so that they can also be tested and treated.
Unfortunately, there is currently no reliable self-test for gonorrhoea. The tests you can find online are often inaccurate or not suitable for all parts of the body. The safest way is to go to a counselling centre, doctor or test centre. There you will be given a swab from your cock, arse or throat - depending on where you had sex. This way you will know for sure whether you have gonorrhoea and can be treated straight away.
