Sexual Health
10 min read
Genital Ulcers: STI vs Non-STI Causes
Genital ulcers can have a wide range of causes, from skin irritation to STIs like herpes and syphilis. Learn when testing may help and what to expect.
STI Clinic Team
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Sexual Health
11 min read
Painful Intercourse in Men: Causes and When to Test
Pain during sex as a man can be unsettling. Learn about common causes from skin irritation to STIs, and when confidential STI testing may help provide clarity.
STI Clinic Team
Sexual Health
10 min read
Painful Intercourse in Women: STI or Other Causes?
Painful intercourse in women is relatively common and can result from many causes. Learn about STI and non-STI explanations, and when testing may help.
STI Clinic Team
Sexual Health
12 min read
Sore Throat That Won't Go Away After Oral Sex (STI or Other)
A persistent sore throat after oral sex can understandably cause concern. Certain STIs can affect the throat, but many common conditions can also cause a prolonged sore throat.
STI Clinic Editorial Team
Sexual Health
12 min read
Anal Discharge After Sex: Normal or STI Concern?
Anal discharge after sex can have several explanations, from temporary irritation to infection. Learn what may cause it, when STI testing could help, and how to seek discreet support.
STI Clinic Team
Sexual Health
12 min read
Clear Penile Discharge: Normal, Pre-Ejaculate or STI?
Clear penile discharge can be entirely normal, but in some cases it may warrant further attention. Learn about pre-ejaculate, non-STI causes, and when testing may provide reassurance.
STI Clinic Team
Sexual Health
12 min read
Pain During or After Ejaculation: What It Could Mean
Pain during or after ejaculation can have many causes, from prostate inflammation to infection. Learn what may be behind the symptom and when STI testing could help provide clarity.
STI Clinic Team
Sexual Health
12 min read
Persistent Body Itch After Sex: STI or Skin Condition?
Persistent itching after sex can have many causes, from allergic reactions and friction to sexually transmitted infections. Learn what may be behind the symptom and when STI testing could help.
STI Clinic Team
Sexual Health
12 min read
Rash on Genitals but No Pain: Is It an STI?
A painless rash on the genitals can have many causes, from contact dermatitis to fungal infections. Learn what may be behind the symptom and when STI testing could provide reassurance.
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