Sex without a condom – what you need to know
Symptoms of an oral STD
If you perform oral sex on someone who has a sexually transmitted infection, it’s possible to catch an STD in your mouth or throat. The symptoms that you’ll notice if you catch an STD in this manner will usually be localised to the area infected …
When is it necessary to take a swab STD test?
Choosing the correct STD test to suit your needs can often be difficult. In this article we take a look at swab tests and answer a range of common questions about them, including when it’s appropriate to use them …
What’s Causing The Rise In STDs Amongst Over 60s?
A new campaign from the NHS will attempt to tackle rising numbers of STDs in over 60s by offering them free condoms. The initiative is thought to be the first of its kind aimed at the older age group …
STD rates in Ireland begin to soar
Ireland is in the midst of a public health crisis as the five most common sexually transmitted infections have all noticed a sharp rise since 2013. Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, syphilis and HIV all noticed significantly higher …
Could Latest Dating App Help Stop The Spread Of STDs?
The invention of Tinder has left many of its users exposed to STDs, but it looks like there’s an app on the way to combat the issue. It’s only in the concept phase, but NeatClub will be able to pull in a user’s STD testing history …
Do you know how accurate your STD home test is?
Have you ever purchased a cheap STD home test online and wondered how accurate it is? Why would you even risk an incorrect result? When it comes to diagnosing STDs …
Guide on STD symptoms and different ways to get tested
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can affect anyone that is sexually active. The sexuality or sexual preference of the person does not matter …