Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.
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.
Wondering if a routine liver function test can detect Hepatitis B or C? Learn what LFTs show, when specific testing helps, and how to get clarity.
Concerned about Mpox but no visible rash? Learn when testing may help, what symptoms to watch for, and how confidential STI testing works in the UK.
Unsure about HSV blood tests? Learn the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2 type-specific testing and when confidential herpes testing may be appropriate.
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