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28 Oct: Can You Catch an STI From a Towel, Toilet Seat or Hot Tub?

Myth-busting everyday STI worries – what’s real vs what’s rubbish. We’ve all heard the stories:  “You can catch something from…

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By GraceN STI Sexual Health & Wellbeing

26 Sep: I Tested Positive, But My Partner Didn’t. How Does That Work?

Finding out you’ve tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI) can feel worrying. And if your partner gets tested…

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By GraceN STI

28 Aug: STI Monthly Spotlight: Chlamydia and how to prevent it

What People Don’t Know About Chlamydia Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK,…

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By GraceN Sexual Health & Wellbeing STI

22 Jul: Is Thrush an STI? Here’s What You Need to Know

It’s itchy. It’s uncomfortable. It’s common. But is thrush actually a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? If you’ve ever had thrush,…

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By GraceN STI

24 Jun: STI Spotlight: Gonorrhoea – What You Need to Know

Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK, particularly among people under 25. Often symptomless, it can…

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By GraceN STI

29 May: STI Spotlight: Chlamydia – What You Need to Know

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK – especially among people under 25….

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By GraceN STI

02 Apr: STI Spotlight – What’s the Deal with Genital Warts?

Let’s talk about warts – specifically genital warts. We know, it’s not the sexiest topic… but that’s exactly why we…

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By GraceN 16-24 STI

26 Feb: Spotlight on STIs: Understanding Trichomoniasis

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are more common than many people think and understanding them is key to staying safe. In…

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By GraceN 16-24 STI

28 Jan: STI Spotlight: Syphilis – Understanding an Age-Old STI and Busting the Myths

Syphilis might sound like an old-school infection from history class, but it’s still around today and affecting people worldwide. The…

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By GraceN STI

27 Dec: STI Spotlight: Understanding Mycoplasma Genitalium

Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) may not be as well-known as chlamydia or gonorrhea, but it’s an important sexually transmitted infection (STI)…

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