Gonorrhea is primarily transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person. This includes vaginal, anal, and oral sex. The infection is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which can infect the genitals, rectum, and throat. It can also be spread by sharing sex toys that have not been washed or covered with a new condom. Additionally, gonorrhea can be passed from a mother to her baby during childbirth. Transmission through casual contact, such as touching toilet seats or towels, is extremely unlikely because the bacteria do not survive long outside the human body. In summary, gonorrhea is typically caught through:

• Vaginal sex
• Anal sex
• Oral sex (mouth-to-genital or mouth-to-anus contact)
• Sharing uncleaned sex toys
• From mother to newborn during birth

Using condoms and having sex only with uninfected partners can significantly reduce the risk of transmission.