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3 May, 2023
Anal STI Test

Anal STI Test

If you have had unprotected sex recently and developed symptoms consistent with an STI,  you should consider testing yourself. But did you know that certain STIs can specifically infect the mouth and anus? If you...

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3 May, 2023
Oral STIs

Oral STIs

It is often mistakenly believed that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can only affect the genitals. However, it is also possible for certain STIs to infect other parts of the body. For example, an STI transmitted...

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2 March, 2023
Men who have sex with men (MSM)

Men who have sex with men (MSM)

What does MSM mean? MSM stands for men who have sex with men and refers to people assigned male at birth who engage in sexual activity with people of the same sex. MSM do not...

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1 March, 2023
How do I receive my test results?

How do I receive my test results?

How soon will I receive my STI test? If you order a test via our website on working days before 6 p.m., you should receive it within three working days, and in most cases the...

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1 March, 2023
About PrEP

About PrEP

What is PrEP? PrEP stands for ‘Pre Exposure Prophylaxis’. It is medications that can help prevent HIV. PrEP can be used by HIV-negative people to help prevent an HIV infection, such as from sex. The...

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17 December, 2022
Yellow vaginal discharge: causes, treatments, and when to see a doctor

Yellow vaginal discharge: causes, treatments, and when to see a doctor

Have you noticed yellow vaginal discharge and wondered whether it’s normal or something to be concerned about? Vaginal discharge naturally changes in colour and texture throughout the menstrual cycle, and in many cases, a yellow...

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15 December, 2022
What is hpv?

What is HPV?

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a group of more than 100 viruses that commonly cause harmless growths on the skin, known as warts. The types of HPV that cause warts on hands and feet are...

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12 December, 2022
What is Herpes 1 and 2?

What is Herpes 1 and 2?

Herpes 1 and 2 are the two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes 1 (HSV-1) can cause cold sores around the mouth or blisters on the genitals, and Herpes 2 (HSV-2) causes genital...

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11 December, 2022
Can chlamydia cause female infertility?

Can chlamydia cause female infertility?

Chlamydia is one of the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with nearly 44,000 people in the Netherlands diagnosed with the infection in 2021 (RIVM, 2022). Chlamydia often causes little to no symptoms, making...

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