Can I get a sexually transmitted infection (sti) from vaginal sex?

Sure you can!

Unfortunately, vaginal sex is one of the most common ways to get sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

You are at risk of getting infected by an STI every time your genitals enter into contact with those of your partner.

To significantly reduce the risk of being infected eliminating the risk is possible only through abstinence, or not having sex at all, always use a condom, get tested at the beginning of every relationship, and commit to long-term monogamous relationships.