Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.
Worried you may have caught an STI months or years ago? Many infections cause no symptoms. Learn how STI testing can help provide clarity and reassurance.
Wondering if a vaginal swab test is accurate during your period? Learn how menstruation may affect STI test results and when to book confidential testing.
Wondering if drinking lots of water before an STI urine test affects results? Learn how dilution works, when it matters, and how to get accurate results.
A clear urine test doesn't rule out STIs in the throat or rectum. Discover why extragenital swabs matter for complete sexual health testing.
If your partner tests positive for an STI but your result is negative, find out why this can happen and when repeat testing may be advisable.
Concerned about genital herpes but have no symptoms right now? Find out if testing between outbreaks is possible and when to consider a confidential herpes test.
Cold sores and genital herpes share the same virus family but differ by type. Learn about symptoms, overlap, and when confidential STI testing may help.
Wondering when to get an Mpox skin swab after exposure? Learn how long to wait, what symptoms to look for, and when confidential STI testing may help.
A mild rectal itch doesn't always mean an STI, but LGV can present subtly. Learn when a rectal self-collect swab may be a sensible next step.
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