Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.
Worried about syphilis testing accuracy? Learn why testing at 6 weeks gives clearer results than at 2 weeks, and when confidential STI testing may help.
Concerned about a genital ulcer or sore? A PCR swab may help identify a hidden Haemophilus ducreyi infection. Confidential STI testing available in the UK.
Never noticed a syphilis sore? Latent syphilis can still show on a blood test. Learn how testing works and when to get checked. Confidential UK STI testing available.
Unsure about HSV blood tests? Learn the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2 type-specific testing, when to test, and how confidential herpes testing works in the UK.
Concerned about mpox lesions? Learn what an mpox lesion test involves, how samples are collected, and when confidential STI testing may help provide clarity.
Unsure how Mpox testing works? Learn whether a blood sample or active blister is needed, what to expect, and when confidential STI testing may help.
Wondering whether a PCR swab or herpes blood test is more reliable? Learn how each test works, when each is appropriate, and when STI testing may help.
No visible sores? You may still be able to test for genital herpes. Learn how herpes testing works and when to consider confidential STI testing in the UK.
Concerned after Mpox exposure? Learn when a lesion swab becomes accurate, what affects test timing, and when to seek confidential STI testing in the UK.
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