Herpes: Gemma’s story
I was about 19 and it was my first year at college. I had never had an STI before and had never had unprotected sex (I was too terrified at the thought of getting pregnant) but I had a boyfriend and he...
View ArticleFree STI home testing kits
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are any kind of bacterial or viral infection that can be passed on through unprotected sexual contact. They can have a number of signs and symptoms, however some...
View ArticlePrEP and PEP
Condoms are the most effective way of preventing the transmission of HIV. However, there are also two medical methods of prevention; PrEP and PEP. PrEP (HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is a medicine for...
View ArticleSTIs and Stigma
In society, there can be stigma attached to being diagnosed with an STI. People often feel anxious that it will affect their sex lives or that it will change how others think about them. The fear of...
View ArticleTalking to people about STIs
Talking about STIs can be daunting, especially if it’s telling someone you like that you have, or think you might have, an STI. Openly discussing sexual health is not something we are taught to do, but...
View ArticleLiving with an STI
STIs caused by viruses can be treated and managed with medication, but they can’t be cured. These viruses include HIV, herpes, HPV (which causes genital warts), and hepatitis B. HIV is treated with...
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View ArticleHow to complete your STI test at home
This guidance is relevant to tests ordered through Brook. You may find this guide useful if you have ordered from somewhere else as home testing kits tend to very similar, but make sure you follow the...
View ArticleChlamydia: Rosa’s story
During my third year at university, I had one exclusive partner and so our precautions with condoms were limited. When I became single again in the summer before my fourth year I found it difficult to...
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