It’s that time of year when the sun is out, the sky is blue and the drinking is plentiful. You know I don’t like to nag but I would not be doing my job if I didn’t mention it. It’s also that time of year when casual unprotected sex is on the increase. Everyone is more easy going and the drinks are free-flowing. If you’ve had unprotected sex, you must have a full sexual health check. This is because not all sexually-transmitted diseases have symptoms in their early stages. Avoiding testing means that you may be passing on diseases to partners and also putting yourself in a position where you develop a more severe condition which is harder to treat.
Whether or not you have symptoms, you should be tested. Results are fast and you can enjoy the rest of the summer with peace of mind that you are in the clear and are not passing on harmful infections.
This is a useful page about the various sexual health tests available:
