Gonorrhoea and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be successfully prevented by using contraception effectively and taking other precautions.

For example, by:

• using condoms (male or female) every time you have vaginal or anal sex
• using a condom to cover the penis, or latex or plastic square (dam) to cover the female genitals if you have oral sex
• not sharing sex toys

If you do share sex toys, wash them and cover them with a new condom before anyone else uses them.

Taking these precautions can also help to protect you from getting other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as genital herpes and chlamydia.

If you are worried that you may be at risk of having an STI or have any of the symptoms of gonorrhoea, visit your local genitourinary medicine (GUM) or sexual health clinic to have them checked out.

Find your nearest sexual health clinic by searching by postcode or town.

For information on all sexual health services, the FPA runs a sexual health direct helpline, on 0845 122 8690.