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Have a question about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but don't feel comfortable asking publicly? We've got you covered. Our "Ask Anonymously" form allows you to submit your question confidentially and receive a response from our knowledgeable staff.

Here's how it works:

1. Fill out the "Ask Anonymously" form with your question about STIs. If you would like a direct response, please provide your email.

2. Your question is sent directly to our staff members, who specialize in sexual health and STIs.

3. Our staff members review your question and provide a comprehensive and accurate response.

4. We share the answers to your questions on our social media platforms and include them in our “Answers” section below, so others can benefit from the information as well. Only relevant questions will be posted.

At Kitt Project, we believe that everyone has the right to access accurate information about sexual health and STIs. Our "Ask Anonymously" form is just one of the ways we strive to provide confidential and comprehensive education about sexual health. If you have a question about STIs, don't hesitate to ask – we're here to help.

Answers to “Ask Anonymously” Questions

We've put together answers from experts about sexually transmitted infections, all from anonymous questions you asked. Our team makes sure every answer is clear, correct, and useful, helping you learn about STIs, how to treat them, and how to prevent them. Check out all the answers and extra resources to keep yourself informed and make smart choices for your health.

  • The only way to know if you have an STI is by getting tested. If you find out you have an STI, reach out to your past sexual partners about the STI(s) you have and encourage them to get tested. If you have gotten tested before, and did not have any STI’s, you can narrow down the time frame of when you got the STI and who you had sex with during that time.

  • Pubic lice are a type of parasitical STI. When viewed under a telescope, pubic lice resemble crabs. These small parasites attach to the skin and hair near the genitals. They are typically spread through sex as they can jump from one person’s pubic hair to another’s. In some cases, they can also be spread through personal contact that involves other types of coarse hair, as well as using an infected person’s towels, clothes or bed. Public lice can cause itching in the genital area. The crabs and their eggs may even be visible on the pubic hair. There is treatment specific to public lice that can help kill them.

    Source: Pubic Lice (Crabs) https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/pubic-lice

  • Pubic lice, also known as crabs, can only be removed through pubic lice treatments. They come in gels, shampoos, liquids, and foam. Most pubic lice treatments can be purchased over-the-counter at drugstores. You can also get stronger treatments through a prescription.

    Source: How do I treat pubic lice? https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/pubic-lice/how-do-i-treat-pubic-lice

  • PrEP, pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medicine that can lower your chances of getting HIV from sex. You can get it prescribed at some health clinics and doctors’ offices, as well as some Planned Parenthood health centers and local health departments. Additionally, Greater than AIDS website, greaterthan.org, has a tool that helps find PrEP near you.

    Source: What is PrEP https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/hiv-aids/prep

  • Not all Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have symptoms. The only way you know for sure if you have an STI is by getting tested.

    Source: Pubic Lice (Crabs) https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/pubic-lice

  • If someone has an STI, they should receive treatment as soon as possible to prevent further issues. However, genitals cannot fall off because of an STI.