
Small Bumps on Genitals: STI, Ingrown Hair or Something Else?
Genital bumps are common and often harmless. Learn how to understand the possible causes — from ingrown hairs to STIs — and when confidential testing may provide clarity.
Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.

Genital bumps are common and often harmless. Learn how to understand the possible causes — from ingrown hairs to STIs — and when confidential testing may provide clarity.

Yellow vaginal discharge can have many causes, from hormonal changes to infection. Learn what may be behind the change and when STI testing could provide reassurance.

Clear vaginal discharge after sex is common and often normal. Learn what causes it, when it may suggest infection, and when confidential STI testing may provide reassurance.

Experiencing flu-like symptoms after unprotected sex can be alarming. Learn the most common causes, when HIV may be relevant, the importance of timing, and when confidential testing may help.

If your partner has STI symptoms but you feel completely well, testing may still be worth considering. Learn how asymptomatic infections work and when testing may provide reassurance.

STI symptoms can sometimes appear weeks after sexual contact. Learn how incubation periods vary, what delayed symptoms may mean, and when testing provides the most reliable results.

Testicular pain after sex can have several causes, from temporary congestion to infection-related inflammation. Learn when testing may help clarify the cause and provide reassurance.

Bleeding after sex can have several causes, many of which are not related to sexually transmitted infections. Learn when postcoital bleeding may warrant testing and when reassurance is all you need.

If you are worried about HIV after unprotected sex, PEP may help — but time is critical. Learn about the 72-hour window, how PEP works, and where to access it in the UK.
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