27 articles
Early HIV symptoms often resemble ordinary flu and sometimes stay away entirely. We explain which complaints may fit, ho...
After unprotected contact with someone else, getting checked is a calm, sensible step. We explain when you can test, for...
A burning feeling when you pee can point to an STI, but just as easily to a UTI or irritation. We explain the difference...
An anonymous home test does not go on your medical record. Via your GP it does. We compare the three routes: what gets r...
Chlamydia symptoms are often mild or absent, which is why the STI can easily go unnoticed. We calmly explain which compl...
How long after unprotected sex can you reliably test for STIs? We explain the window period per infection, why testing t...
Did you not qualify for a free GGD STI test? Frustrating, but you still have options. We calmly explain the criteria and...
Tested positive for an STI? Take a calm breath. Most STIs are treatable. We walk you through the steps that help right n...
Trichomonas and mycoplasma genitalium often cause few or no symptoms, and a standard STI test doesn't always pick them u...
Genital herpes is common and often mild. We calmly explain what an outbreak looks like, how transmission works, and what...
Syphilis moves through stages, and the first sign, an often painless sore, can fade while the infection stays. We explai...
Gonorrhoea doesn't always cause symptoms, and the signs often differ between men and women. We calmly explain what to lo...