Cases of gonorrhoea have doubled in three years in Western Australia. Which is why we need to stay vigilant about our sexual health and talk, test, protect.:  

With the rise in rates of gonorrhoea, we need to

1. Talk about our sexual health with our partner/s
2. Test regularly at your local GP, aboriginal medical service or sexual health clinic 
3. Protect ourselves by using a condom 

Most people don't know they have a gonorrhoea because they don't see or feel anything different. 

You may notice one or more of the following symptoms: 

• burning or pain when peeing
• yellow or white discharge from the penis
• pain or redness at the opening of the penis 
• unusual vaginal discharge 
• pain during vaginal sex 
• pain in the lower belly 
• sore throat 
• unusual discharge from the rectum (bum).

If you have any of these symptoms, visit a doctor as soon as possible to ask for an STI test and treatment. 

We encourage you to talk, test, protect.