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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...

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Free 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...

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PrEP 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...

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STIs 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...

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Talking 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...

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Living 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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How 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...

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Chlamydia: 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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