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STIs, Testing and Results

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are spread by sex (anal, oral and vaginal), and in some cases, by non-penetrative sexual contact (such as sharing sex toys, sexual touching, close skin-to-skin contact).

Anyone can get an STI, but don’t panic, most infections are easily treated, and getting tested is free and confidential

Using condoms and dental dams can help to protect you against STIs.

 

STI facts:

  • The majority of STIs can be treated with medication.
  • STIs that cannot be cured can be managed.
  • The sooner STIs are treated, the better.
  • It’s possible to have more than one type of STI at once.
  • Not all STIs have symptoms – if you’ve had unprotected sex then you’re potentially at risk.
  • You can get STIs from all types of sexual act (including oral and using toys).

 

If you’re worried because you think you’ve got an STI, go for a check-up at your nearest clinic, or order a testing kit online. If you have no symptoms, we would advise waiting at least 2 weeks after you have had unprotected sex to test for STIs. This is because most STIs don’t show in a test straight away. However, if you have any symptoms of concern please contact your nearest clinic as soon as possible.

Order an STI testing kit online

Order a free STI testing kit online, which you can take yourself at home. It comes in plain packaging, with instructions on how to take it.

Order STI Kit

What happens when you visit for an STI test?

Read about what happens when you come to our clinic for an STI test.

Visiting for an STI Test

Different types of STIs

Read more about different infections, including symptoms, testing and treatment.

STIs

Contacting us about your results

Please allow 10 working days from the day of your appointment to receive your results – if it has been longer than this and you have not heard anything please call 0300 124 0102 (Monday-Friday only).

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