From burning sensations when you urinate, to blisters and sores around the genitals, most STIs can be painful. However, left untreated, symptomless STIs can cause even more pain and complications in the long run.
The thought of living with an STI can be rather daunting, But, as you’ll see from the stories of these three luminaries, it doesn't have to mean a life of anguish, misery, and embarrassment that some might have you believe.
It's A Sin blends unforgettable characters and authentic 1980s nostalgia with a remarkable tenderness and a certain brutality we scarcely see on screen: thought-provoking, compelling, and lingers in your mind a long time after the final episode has finished.
Since we spend much of our sexually active years avoiding pregnancy, it might not have registered, to the same extent, that STIs can, in fact, lead to infertility.
If you’re new to Yoxly or new to STI testing in general, fear not! Taking your own samples is not as intimidating as it sounds, and can actually be a much more comfortable experience. Read on for some helpful tips and tricks to keep in mind before taking your sample.
Challenge yourself: try asking your current or next partner when they last got STI testing. No fancy manoeuvring or dancing around the subject. Just a simple, straightforward question. You just might be shocked at the ease of it.
Twenty-nine years ago, on 24 November, Freddie Mercury died of complications due to AIDS. He was just 45. Almost three decades later, as we continue to celebrate his musical and personal impact, we should also take pause to recollect the environment in which Mercury battled HIV.
This World AIDS Day there is the message of hope: we can end new cases of HIV in England by 2030. It is also a message of vigilance, but let's not forget the hope. And in this year, we could all use a little hope.
Are STIs glamorous? Not in the slightest. Are they fun? Not particularly. Are they fashionable? Definitely not. This doesn't mean that they can’t be interesting, however.
Not all STIs are quick to make themselves known. Some can take days, months, or even years to show up. That’s why we’re giving you the lowdown on incubation periods, latency periods, and window periods.
From burning sensations when you urinate, to blisters and sores around the genitals, most STIs can be painful. However, left untreated, symptomless STIs can cause even more pain and complications in the long run.
The thought of living with an STI can be rather daunting, But, as you’ll see from the stories of these three luminaries, it doesn't have to mean a life of anguish, misery, and embarrassment that some might have you believe.
It's A Sin blends unforgettable characters and authentic 1980s nostalgia with a remarkable tenderness and a certain brutality we scarcely see on screen: thought-provoking, compelling, and lingers in your mind a long time after the final episode has finished.
Since we spend much of our sexually active years avoiding pregnancy, it might not have registered, to the same extent, that STIs can, in fact, lead to infertility.
If you’re new to Yoxly or new to STI testing in general, fear not! Taking your own samples is not as intimidating as it sounds, and can actually be a much more comfortable experience. Read on for some helpful tips and tricks to keep in mind before taking your sample.
Challenge yourself: try asking your current or next partner when they last got STI testing. No fancy manoeuvring or dancing around the subject. Just a simple, straightforward question. You just might be shocked at the ease of it.
Twenty-nine years ago, on 24 November, Freddie Mercury died of complications due to AIDS. He was just 45. Almost three decades later, as we continue to celebrate his musical and personal impact, we should also take pause to recollect the environment in which Mercury battled HIV.
This World AIDS Day there is the message of hope: we can end new cases of HIV in England by 2030. It is also a message of vigilance, but let's not forget the hope. And in this year, we could all use a little hope.
Are STIs glamorous? Not in the slightest. Are they fun? Not particularly. Are they fashionable? Definitely not. This doesn't mean that they can’t be interesting, however.
The bottom line? Sexually transmitted infections don’t distinguish between sexes or sexualities; so neither should sexual health care.
Not all STIs are quick to make themselves known. Some can take days, months, or even years to show up. That’s why we’re giving you the lowdown on incubation periods, latency periods, and window periods.
Do you need to be worried? Here’s what you need to know and what you can do about it.
