Adapted from the CDC risk survey. Your answers stay on this device.
1.
Have you had vaginal, anal, or oral sex without a condom in the past 12 months?
Yes
No
Correctly using condoms and other barriers every time you have sex can reduce the risk of STIs, including HIV. There are other ways to reduce or even avoid STI risk. Choose the prevention steps that work for you.
Great! Continue choosing the prevention methods that work for you.
2.
Who have you had sex with in the past 12 months?
Men Only
Women Only
More than one type of partner
3.
How many sexual partners have you had in the last 90 days?
10 or more
5 to 9
2 to 4
0 to 1
4.
Have you ever had an STI, including HIV?
Yes
No
I don't know
Having had an STI before could place you at greater risk of having or getting one now. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have had STIs before. They are common, so no judgment!
Continue choosing the prevention methods that work for you!
If you don't know, that's okay! These infections don't always cause symptoms. Getting a test or talking to your healthcare provider about testing is important if you are having sex.
5.
Have any of your partners had an STI?
Yes
No
I don't know
Knowing if your partner has an STI is good information for making choices about your sexual health. Talk to your healthcare provider for the best advice based on your situation.
Having a conversation about STIs is always a good idea. Whatever you learn can inform how you choose to protect yourself.
It's possible to not know if your partner has an STI. Having a conversation about STIs is a good first step. Your healthcare provider can help you navigate next steps.
6.
Have you or any of your partners ever used illicit substances?
Yes
No
I don't know
Having sex while using drugs can make you more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Correctly using condoms every time you have sex can reduce the risk of infections.
7.
Have you exchanged sex for needs (money, housing, drugs, etc.) in the past 12 months?
Yes
No
If you exchange sex, it's important to get tested regularly for HIV and other STIs. Choose the prevention steps that work for you, including condoms and medication to prevent HIV infection.
8.
Is it possible that any of your sex partners in the past 12 months had sex with someone else while in a relationship with you?
Yes
No
I don't know
Whether you're mutually monogamous or not, it's important to talk to your partner about STIs. In addition to mutual monogamy, there are other ways to reduce or avoid STI risk.
Agreeing to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who does not have an STI is a great way to avoid infection. Continue having open conversations!
If you're not sure, this could be a good time to have that conversation. It's possible they have an infection but don't know it.