Sick After Sex/Data
Data and models for sexually transmitted infections
| State | ChlamydiaPrevalence | GonorrheaPrevalence | SyphilisPrevalence | HIVPrevalence | HSV2Prevalence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alabama |
0.006511 |
0.002269 |
0.000286 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Alaska |
0.006977 |
0.003109 |
0.000225 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Arizona |
0.005525 |
0.001907 |
0.000241 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Arkansas |
0.005796 |
0.001934 |
0.000292 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
California |
0.004911 |
0.001902 |
0.000163 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Colorado |
0.004351 |
0.001287 |
0.000160 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Connecticut |
0.003648 |
0.001133 |
0.000073 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Delaware |
0.005527 |
0.001519 |
0.000174 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
District of Columbia |
0.012280 |
0.008533 |
0.003990 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Florida |
0.004989 |
0.002067 |
0.000193 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Georgia |
0.006464 |
0.002748 |
0.000200 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Hawaii |
0.004356 |
0.001267 |
0.000127 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Idaho |
0.002949 |
0.000396 |
0.000038 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Illinois |
0.005577 |
0.002023 |
0.000116 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Indiana |
0.004910 |
0.001440 |
0.000087 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Iowa |
0.004268 |
0.001168 |
0.000103 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Kansas |
0.004538 |
0.001440 |
0.000135 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Kentucky |
0.003819 |
0.001344 |
0.000141 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Louisiana |
0.007924 |
0.002884 |
0.000261 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Maine |
0.002174 |
0.000444 |
0.000053 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Maryland |
0.005798 |
0.002071 |
0.000142 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Massachusetts |
0.004127 |
0.001398 |
0.000106 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Michigan |
0.004295 |
0.001522 |
0.000084 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Minnesota |
0.003795 |
0.001345 |
0.000087 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Mississippi |
0.007009 |
0.002511 |
0.000301 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Missouri |
0.004986 |
0.002019 |
0.000215 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Montana |
0.003226 |
0.000677 |
0.000275 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Nebraska |
0.004688 |
0.001155 |
0.000104 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Nevada |
0.004936 |
0.002047 |
0.000227 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
New Hampshire |
0.001966 |
0.000419 |
0.000039 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
New Jersey |
0.003841 |
0.001091 |
0.000081 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
New Mexico |
0.005236 |
0.001690 |
0.000366 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
New York |
0.005584 |
0.002356 |
0.000148 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
North Carolina |
0.006079 |
0.002432 |
0.000199 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
North Dakota |
0.004364 |
0.001472 |
0.000124 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Ohio |
0.004617 |
0.001680 |
0.000163 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Oklahoma |
0.004713 |
0.001703 |
0.000277 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Oregon |
0.003625 |
0.001172 |
0.000192 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Pennsylvania |
0.004212 |
0.001447 |
0.000091 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Rhode Island |
0.004808 |
0.001526 |
0.000082 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
South Carolina |
0.006121 |
0.002224 |
0.000173 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
South Dakota |
0.005316 |
0.002533 |
0.000734 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Tennessee |
0.005174 |
0.001864 |
0.000148 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Texas |
0.004919 |
0.001764 |
0.000150 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Utah |
0.003220 |
0.000779 |
0.000097 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Vermont |
0.002019 |
0.000340 |
0.000005 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Virginia |
0.004728 |
0.001583 |
0.000107 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Washington |
0.003544 |
0.001296 |
0.000213 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
West Virginia |
0.002490 |
0.000547 |
0.000109 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Wisconsin |
0.004228 |
0.001185 |
0.000091 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Wyoming |
0.003132 |
0.000423 |
0.000022 |
0.000116 |
0.119 |
|
Non-US/Worldwide |
0.0325 |
0.01 |
0.005 |
0.0075 |
0.12 |
This table uses state-level prevalence probabilities for gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia approximated from 2023 incidence rates (annual), As per-state HIV and HSV-2 data is not available, HIV data is used from 2023 diagnosed prevalence of a national 11.6% (end-of-year), and HSV-2 uses the national 11.9% prevalence datapoint.
- CDC STD Surveillance Report 2023 (Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Chlamydia rates)
- CDC HIV Surveillance Report Tables (Downloads as .XSLS file, 2023)
- CDC 2015-2016 HSV2 prevalence rates
- WHO Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) fact sheet
RiskModel: Sick After Sex/Data:PartnerPositiveRisk
Content: The chances a random partner from {State} has:
* '''Gonorrhea:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {GonorrheaPrevalence} }} }}
* '''Chlamydia:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {ChlamydiaPrevalence} }} }}
* '''Syphilis:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {SyphilisPrevalence} }} }}
* '''HIV:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {HIVPrevalence} }} }}
* '''Genital herpes (HSV-2):''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {HSV2Prevalence} }} }}
RiskModel: Sick After Sex/Data:PartnerPositiveActiveRisk
Content: The chances a random sexually active partner (someone who has had more than one sexual partner in the last year) from {State} has:
* '''Gonorrhea:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {GonorrheaPrevalence} / 0.2 }} }}
* '''Chlamydia:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {ChlamydiaPrevalence} / 0.2 }} }}
* '''Syphilis:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {SyphilisPrevalence} / 0.2 }} }}
* '''HIV:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {HIVPrevalence} / 0.2 }} }}
* '''Genital herpes (HSV-2):''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: {HSV2Prevalence} / 0.2 }} }}
This risk model adjusts general population prevalence by dividing by 0.2 (20%), the approximate percentage of US adults aged 18-44 with more than one sexual partner in the past year, assuming nearly all STI infections occur in this higher-risk group. The definition aligns with CDC risk factors for multiple partners. Calculations: Adjusted prevalence = General prevalence / 0.2. Applied uniformly to all STIs for consistency, though HSV-2 has broader distribution.
- Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000–2018
- CDC STI Screening Recommendations
RiskModel: Sick After Sex/Data:PartnerInfectiousActiveRisk
Content: The chances a random sexually active partner (someone who has had more than one sexual partner in the last year) from {State} was infectious with:
* '''Gonorrhea:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({GonorrheaPrevalence} / 0.2) * 1 }} }}
* '''Chlamydia:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({ChlamydiaPrevalence} / 0.2) * 1 }} }}
* '''Syphilis:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({SyphilisPrevalence} / 0.2) * 0.52 }} }}
* '''HIV:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({HIVPrevalence} / 0.2) * 0.328 }} }}
* '''Genital herpes (HSV-2):''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({HSV2Prevalence} / 0.2) * 0.18 }} }}
This risk model multiplies the adjusted positivity probability for sexually active partners by the estimated probability of infectiousness given positivity for each STI. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia: 100% (untreated infections transmissible even asymptomatically). Syphilis: 52% (proportion of adult cases in primary/secondary + early latent stages: 106,580 infectious out of 205,371 total adult cases). HIV: 32.8% (1 - 67.2% viral suppression rate among diagnosed cases). HSV-2: 18% (genital shedding rate, primarily asymptomatic).
- CDC Gonococcal Infections Among Adolescents and Adults
- CDC STI Surveillance Report
- CDC National HIV Prevention and Care Objectives: 2025 Update
- Herpes simplex virus-2 transmission probability estimates based on quantity of mucosal shedding of herpes simplex virus-2 in adults
| Activity | ChlamydiaTransmissionMultiplier | GonorrheaTransmissionMultiplier | SyphilisTransmissionMultiplier | HIVTransmissionMultiplier | HSV2TransmissionMultiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oral |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.01 |
0.1 |
|
Vaginal Intercourse |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Anal Intercourse |
2 |
2 |
1.5 |
10 |
1.2 |
This table provides per-act transmission multipliers relative to vaginal insertive baseline for each activity type. Oral uses averaged values (pharyngeal transmission lower); anal higher for mucosal exposure, especially HIV receptive.
- - STI Treatment Guidelines, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- CDC HIV Infection During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Systematic review of per-act transmission probabilities
| Role | ChlamydiaRoleMultiplier | GonorrheaRoleMultiplier | SyphilisRoleMultiplier | HIVRoleMultiplier | HSV2RoleMultiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Receptive |
2.5 |
2.5 |
1.5 |
2 |
3 |
|
Insertive |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Both |
3.5 |
3.5 |
2.5 |
3 |
4 |
This table provides role-based multipliers (receptive vs. insertive) for penile-vaginal or penile-anal sex. Receptive risks higher due to mucosal exposure; "Both" adds the two.
- Risk of HIV transmission in serodiscordant couples: a systematic review and meta-analysis (AIDS, 2010) – Models bidirectional transmission in MSM couples, showing ~2-3x higher per-encounter risk in mutual receptive/insertive scenarios versus unidirectional acts.
- Per-act probability of HIV transmission: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies of discordant couples (The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 2012) – Adjusts for role-switching in anal intercourse, with cumulative risk multipliers of 2.5-3.5x for "both" roles in MSM.
- HIV Transmission Risk Assessment for the General Population (JAIDS, 2014) – Incorporates bidirectional exposure in male-male pairs, estimating 3x baseline for HIV in mutual anal sex.
| CondomUse | ChlamydiaCondomMultiplier | GonorrheaCondomMultiplier | SyphilisCondomMultiplier | HIVCondomMultiplier | HSV2CondomMultiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
0.15 |
0.15 |
0.4 |
0.1 |
0.5 |
|
No |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
This table provides condom efficacy multipliers (reduction factor). Perfect use: 85% for gonorrhea/HIV, 60% for syphilis/HSV-2 (partial skin coverage).
| Treatment | ChlamydiaTreatmentMultiplier | GonorrheaTreatmentMultiplier | SyphilisTreatmentMultiplier | HIVTreatmentMultiplier | HSV2TreatmentMultiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0.01 |
0.5 |
|
No |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
This table provides partner treatment efficacy multipliers. HIV: 99% reduction (U=U); HSV-2: 50% (suppressive antivirals); bacterial STIs unaffected.
| DoxyPEP | ChlamydiaDoxyPEPMultiplier | GonorrheaDoxyPEPMultiplier | SyphilisDoxyPEPMultiplier | HIVDoxyPEPMultiplier | HSV2DoxyPEPMultiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.35 |
1 |
1 |
|
No |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
This table provides DoxyPEP efficacy multipliers (65-75% for bacterial STIs). No effect on viral.
| Circumcision | ChlamydiaCircumcisionMultiplier | GonorrheaCircumcisionMultiplier | SyphilisCircumcisionMultiplier | HIVCircumcisionMultiplier | HSV2CircumcisionMultiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
1.0 |
1.0 |
0.7 |
0.4 |
0.75 |
|
No |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
This table provides circumcision efficacy multipliers (for insertive role only).
- Male circumcision for the prevention of HSV-2 and syphilis infection: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (BMC Infectious Diseases, 2013) - This review found a significant protective effect, with a 28% reduction in HSV-2 risk and a 34% reduction in syphilis risk for circumcised men.
- Male Circumcision and HIV Risk, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). - While focused on HIV, this page summarizes the broader consensus, stating that circumcision also reduces the risk of acquiring other STIs like herpes (HSV-2) and syphilis.
Combined Scenario Multipliers
This table consolidates the multipliers for activity, role, and circumcision into single-scenario factors.
| ScenarioDescription | ChlamydiaScenarioMultiplier | GonorrheaScenarioMultiplier | SyphilisScenarioMultiplier | HIVScenarioMultiplier | HSV2ScenarioMultiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
My circumcised penis went into my partner's vagina |
0.75 |
0.75 |
0.8 |
0.4 |
0.75 |
|
My uncircumcised penis went into my partner's vagina |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
My circumcised penis went into my partner's anus |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.2 |
4.0 |
0.9 |
|
My uncircumcised penis went into my partner's anus |
2 |
2 |
1.5 |
10 |
1.2 |
|
My partner's penis went into my vagina |
2.5 |
2.5 |
1.5 |
2 |
3 |
|
My partner's penis went into my anus |
5 |
5 |
2.25 |
20 |
3.6 |
|
None of the above |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.01 |
0.1 |
Final Transmission Risk Model
This final model combines the risk of encountering an infectious partner with all the situational multipliers to estimate the per-act transmission probability for each STI.
RiskModel: Sick After Sex/Data:FinalTransmissionRisk
Content:
Based on your selections, the estimated per-act chance of transmission is:
* '''Chlamydia:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({ChlamydiaPrevalence} / 0.2) * 1 * {ChlamydiaScenarioMultiplier} * {ChlamydiaCondomMultiplier} * {ChlamydiaTreatmentMultiplier} * {ChlamydiaDoxyPEPMultiplier} }} }}
* '''Gonorrhea:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({GonorrheaPrevalence} / 0.2) * 1 * {GonorrheaScenarioMultiplier} * {GonorrheaCondomMultiplier} * {GonorrheaTreatmentMultiplier}* {GonorrheaDoxyPEPMultiplier} }} }}
* '''Syphilis:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({SyphilisPrevalence} / 0.2) * 0.52 * {SyphilisScenarioMultiplier} * {SyphilisCondomMultiplier} * {SyphilisTreatmentMultiplier} * {SyphilisDoxyPEPMultiplier} }} }}
* '''HIV:''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({HIVPrevalence} / 0.2) * 0.328 * {HIVScenarioMultiplier} * {HIVCondomMultiplier} * {HIVTreatmentMultiplier} * {HIVDoxyPEPMultiplier} }} }}
* '''Genital Herpes (HSV-2):''' {{One_In_X|{{#expr: ({HSV2Prevalence} / 0.2) * 0.18 * {HSV2ScenarioMultiplier} * {HSV2CondomMultiplier} * {HSV2TreatmentMultiplier} * {HSV2DoxyPEPMultiplier} }} }}
Data and risk models are used on the main page.