Facts
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Sweden, and it’s caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection can spread quite easily through unprotected sex. Mostly, chlamydia occurs among young (15-29 years)...
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Condyloma, also known as genital warts, is an infection caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Generally, the incubation period for condyloma is 2-3 months from transmission, but it can be much longer....
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Gonorrhea is an infection caused by bacteria, and it can be found in the penis, vagina, anus and throat. Not everyone who has gonorrhoea has visible or perceptible symptoms, but if there are...
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Hepatitis is caused by a virus that attacks the liver and causes inflammation. There are various viruses that cause different types of hepatitis (Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E and G). The most...
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There are two different kinds of herpes: Oral herpes and genital herpes. Herpes is a viral infection and both variants are very common in Sweden. It’s estimated that between 70 and 80 %...
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HIV is an infection that can be, among other ways, transmitted during sex. It is classified as a chronic infection because there is currently no cure. There are medications that inhibit the replication...
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By sexually transmitted infections (STIs) we mean infections that are passed on through various forms of sex. They are also sometimes called venereal diseases (VDs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There are many...
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Sexperterna.org is a website aimed at the gay and trans community in Stockholm. Our goal is to offer a positive website about sex, safer sex and enjoyment which encourages and gives information about...
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Syphilis is an infection caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. Syphilis used to be a very common STI, but it became increasingly rare during the 20th century. The infection has, however, increased...
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