Syphilis: stages, early signs and testing
Syphilis runs in stages, and the first sign is often a painless sore that disappears on its own. We explain the stages,...
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Syphilis runs in stages, and the first sign is often a painless sore that disappears on its own. We explain the stages,...
Gonorrhoea is also called the clap, but far from everyone has that typical discharge. We explain which complaints can oc...
Sharing a positive result feels heavy, but partner notification prevents reinfection and onward spread. Who to tell, how...
You really can get an STI from oral sex, from a toilet seat almost never. This table lays out the risk per route, with t...
The talk about stopping condoms does not have to be loaded. Read how to handle it together, what you both get checked fo...
Itching down there is more often a yeast infection or irritation than an STI. This table helps you recognise the likely...
A bump or blister on your genitals is often harmless, but not always. This table helps you recognise the likely cause by...
Discharge is usually normal. This table shows, per colour, smell and feel, the likely cause and when an STI check is wis...
"You would see it, right?" "Oral sex is safe." We put five stubborn STI myths next to what RIVM, Thuisarts and NHG actua...
From sample to result: how long it takes per route, why the technique matters, and what to do with a positive result.
No symptoms does not mean no STI. Why silent infections are exactly the reason to get checked, and when.
GGD, GP or anonymous home test: what does an STI check really cost, what falls under your excess, and when is free testi...