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Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.

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Identifying the Early Symptoms of HIV in Males and Females
STI Facts
12 min read

Identifying the Early Symptoms of HIV in Males and Females

Early HIV infection often begins with flu-like symptoms that many people overlook. This guide explains the early signs of HIV in men and women, including fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, skin rashes, digestive issues, and night sweats. It also covers how symptoms progress, differences between acute HIV and AIDS, and when early HIV testing is essential for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and long-term health protection.

STI Clinic Team
How Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma Are Sexually Transmitted Infections
STI Facts
10 min read

How Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma Are Sexually Transmitted Infections

Mycoplasma and ureaplasma are often-missed sexually transmitted infections that can cause persistent urogenital symptoms and long-term complications if untreated. This guide explains how these infections are transmitted, symptoms in men and women, why they are frequently excluded from routine screening, how they are diagnosed, and which antibiotics are effective. It also outlines prevention strategies and when private STI testing is recommended.

STI Clinic Team
How Long After Sexual Intercourse Will STI Symptoms Appear?
Testing & Prevention
10 min read

How Long After Sexual Intercourse Will STI Symptoms Appear?

STI symptoms do not always appear immediately after sexual intercourse. This guide explains how long after sex STI symptoms may develop, outlines incubation periods for common infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, herpes, and syphilis, and clarifies when testing is most reliable. It also covers why some STIs remain asymptomatic, how symptoms may be confused with UTIs, and when private STI testing is recommended to avoid false-negative results.

STI Clinic Team
Complete Guide to Herpes Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
STI Facts
12 min read

Complete Guide to Herpes Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Herpes meningitis is a rare but serious complication caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2), leading to inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This guide explains what herpes meningitis is, how it differs from sexually transmitted infections, common symptoms, diagnostic methods such as PCR testing, treatment options, potential complications, and when to seek urgent medical care.

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