What Happens at an STI Clinic?
Visiting an STI clinic for the first time can feel like a big step. It's completely...
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Latex vs Non-Latex Condoms: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing the right condom is about far more than simply picking the first box you see...
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Do Condoms Expire?
Condoms are one of the most effective and accessible forms of protection available for sexually active...
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Can You Be Allergic to Condoms?
Condoms are one of the most popular and effective forms of protection available, helping to reduce...
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Sex at a Festival: What No One Tells You (But You Should Know)
Sex at a Music Festival: Why It Happens More Than You Think There is a certain...
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Is it Okay to Share Sex Toys?
It can be okay to share sex toys, as long as everyone actually knows what they...
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How to Talk to a Partner About STI Testing (With Real Examples)
Bringing up STI testing with a partner can feel uncomfortable, especially early in a relationship. But...
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What is a Blood Borne Virus?
A blood borne virus, often abbreviated to BBV, is exactly what it sounds like: a virus...
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A Closer Look at Asymptomatic STIs: The Hidden Risks
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are often thought of as easy to spot. People expect clear signs...
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Mycoplasma Genitalium Fact File
What is Mycoplasma genitalium? Mycoplasma genitalium, often shortened to MG or Mgen, is a sexually transmitted...
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Why Is My Penis Itchy?
An itchy penis... we've all been there but itβs not exactly something most men want to...
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AIDS Fact File
Thereβs a certain heaviness to the word "AIDS." Itβs the kind of term that, for many,...
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Is Anal Sex Safe?
Discussions around sexual health often tiptoe around certain topics, and anal sex is frequently one of...
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Can You Get Chlamydia from Oral Sex?
When most people think about sexually transmitted infections, their minds often go straight to penetrative sex....
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Do Condoms Reduce Sensitivity?
It is a question that comes up quite a lot, though people do not always say...
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Understanding Penile Discharge
Penile discharge isnβt something most people expect or feel particularly comfortable talking about. It's one of...
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What is Pubic Lice?
Pubic lice represent a parasitic infestation that affects the coarse hair of the human body, most...
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What is Urethritis?
You might not think twice about a burning sensation when you urinate, maybe youβve chalked it...
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Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): The Urgent HIV Prevention Option
Life doesnβt always give us the luxury of planning ahead. Sometimes events unfold in ways that...
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Chancroid Fact File
Itβs odd to write about something that, frankly, most of us in the UK barely ever...
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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): How It Protects Against HIV
When it comes to preventing HIV, timing is everything. But unlike Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), which is...
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