True or False: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are so cringe. Why does something so awesome like sex have to be so … un-sexy?We know no one wants to think about STIs, but the reality is that they’ve been around forever and can happen to anyone. In fact, about 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI.The happy ending here is you can have nice things like orgasms on a Sunday morning and vacation sex whenever — wherever — your inner Shakira wants to. You just have to be proactive about screening and protecting yourself.Take our quiz to test your STI smarts and learn what women need to know about sexually transmitted infections.1. Women are at greater risk for STIs than men. True False Correct Incorrect true. Women are more susceptible to STIs, in part because the lining of the vagina is thin and delicate and more vulnerable to infections compared to the male anatomy.Women also tend to have more serious health problems from STIs than men. 2. Being monogamous means zero risk for STIs. True False Correct Incorrect false. Although it’s true that being in a monogamous relationship is one of the best ways to avoid STIs, many STIs don’t have any symptoms. So, unless both you and your partner were teste...