Sexual Health Journal

Sexual health, explained simply.

Honest, judgement-free guides on STI awareness, testing and looking after your health. A new article every week.

8 November 2026

How to talk to a partner about testing

Bringing up STI testing is easier with a plan. These approaches keep the conversation calm.

1 November 2026

An invalid screening result is not positive or negative. Learn what to check and when to seek advice.

1 November 2026

How to find professional advice about symptoms, possible exposure and screening results without relying on a home kit alone.

1 November 2026

Testing too soon can miss an infection. The window period is why.

25 October 2026

Two lines, one line, no lines. Here is what is happening inside a rapid test device.

18 October 2026

Some signs deserve prompt attention. Here are the ones worth acting on quickly.

11 October 2026

Syphilis cases in the UK are at their highest level in decades. The early signs are easy to miss.

4 October 2026

HIV is now a manageable long-term condition when it is diagnosed and treated. Testing is the first step.

27 September 2026

Gonorrhoea can affect the genitals, throat and rectum, and rates have been rising in the UK. Testing is quick and simple.

20 September 2026

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in the UK, and it is usually symptom-free. Here is what to look for and what to do next.

13 September 2026

Many sexually transmitted infections cause no symptoms at all. Regular testing is the only reliable way to know where you stand.