Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. They often go unnoticed and mainly lead to inflammation of the urethra or rectum, but also occur in the mouth and throat. They are diagnosed with a smear or urine test and treated with antibiotics.

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Transmission

Chlamydia can be found in the mucous membranes of the throat, urethra, vagina and rectum, as well as in bodily fluids such as semen. They can also be found in lower concentrations in urine and seminal fluid.

 

Infection is possible during all sexual practices that involve direct contact with infectious mucous membranes or bodily fluids (urine, semen).

 

Chlamydia is most commonly transmitted during fucking. But chlamydia also sometimes finds its way via the hands or sex toys.

Protection

Condoms cannot reliably prevent an infection with chlamydia, but they do reduce the risk.

Get tested!

We recommend that you get tested once a year for sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. This is possible, for example, at many AIDS service organisations, health authorities, gay projects and doctors.

 

For a chlamydia test, a urine sample is taken or a swab is taken.