
Blisters on the Genitals: Herpes or Something Else?
Noticing blisters on the genitals can be distressing. Understand whether it could be herpes or another cause, and learn when STI testing may help provide clarity.
Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.

Noticing blisters on the genitals can be distressing. Understand whether it could be herpes or another cause, and learn when STI testing may help provide clarity.

Discovering bumps around the anus can be alarming. Learn about common causes including anal papillae, skin conditions, and STIs, and when testing may help.

Burning inside the vagina after sex with no discharge is a common concern. Learn about possible causes, from friction to hormonal changes, and when testing may help.

Genital ulcers can have a wide range of causes, from skin irritation to STIs like herpes and syphilis. Learn when testing may help and what to expect.

Pain during sex as a man can be unsettling. Learn about common causes from skin irritation to STIs, and when confidential STI testing may help provide clarity.

Painful intercourse in women is relatively common and can result from many causes. Learn about STI and non-STI explanations, and when testing may help.

Anal discharge after sex can have several explanations, from temporary irritation to infection. Learn what may cause it, when STI testing could help, and how to seek discreet support.

Clear penile discharge can be entirely normal, but in some cases it may warrant further attention. Learn about pre-ejaculate, non-STI causes, and when testing may provide reassurance.

Pain during or after ejaculation can have many causes, from prostate inflammation to infection. Learn what may be behind the symptom and when STI testing could help provide clarity.
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