Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.
Syphilis blood tests at the 6-week mark typically provide highly reliable results, with accuracy rates exceeding 95% for detecting infection. Understanding test accuracy can help reduce anxiety whilst ensuring appropriate screening decisions.
Experiencing non-consensual condom removal during sexual activity can understandably cause significant concern about potential STI exposure. Understanding your options and the testing process can help provide clarity during what may be a distressing time.
Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) has emerged as one of the most concerning sexually transmitted infections in recent years, yet many people remain unaware of its existence. Testing for this increasingly common STI has become critical due to rising infection rates and growing antibiotic resistance.
Moving to a new city like London presents an ideal opportunity to assess your current health status through comprehensive testing, including STI screening. Understanding your sexual health status provides peace of mind and informs future healthcare decisions.
Ureaplasma is a bacterium commonly found in the urogenital tract that isn't included in routine NHS STI screening. For individuals experiencing persistent or unexplained symptoms, private ureaplasma testing may help provide answers when standard tests return negative results.
Starting a new relationship often brings excitement alongside natural concerns about sexual health. Many couples are now choosing to undergo STI testing together as part of establishing trust and ensuring mutual wellbeing.
Concerns about sexual health often surface in the days following a one-night stand. Different STIs have varying incubation periods, so testing timing and specific screens needed depend on individual circumstances and exposure risks.
Many people do not realise that sexually transmitted infections can affect the throat and mouth area after oral sex. Pharyngeal swabs detect throat STIs that may not be identified through standard genital testing.
Cross-contamination in urine samples can significantly affect the accuracy of STI test results, leading to false positives or unclear findings. Most cross-contamination issues are preventable through proper sample collection methods.
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