Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that comes from a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae (N. gonorrhoeae). It’s also sometimes called “the clap” or “drip.” Sexually active people of any age can get gonorrhea and give it to their partners. You can also pass the infection to your baby during childbirth.

People spread gonorrhea through sexual fluids, including vaginal fluid and semen. You can get gonorrhea from intercourse, anal sex, oral sex or sharing sex toys with an infected person.