Mike Asher

Mike has been delivering world class Sexually Transmitted Infections testing services to Better2Know patients around the world for over ten years. He has written extensively on the subject, including numerous blogs for Better2Know which are designed to demystify the complex intricacies of sexual health testing. Mike wants to help his readers understand the risks they take in their daily sexual lives and provide the information they need when choosing an STI or STD test in a clear, concise and understandable way. Mike is particularly interested in writing about viral STIs like HIV and Hepatitis, as these infections can have a devastating impact on people’s lives if they are not diagnosed quickly. Only through being well informed can you best care for your health, and Mike is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience to help you and all his readers lead a happier, healthier life. 
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Sexual HealthJuly 31 2026

Summary: After a full Hepatitis B vaccine course, protection lasts around 20 to 30 years and is likely lifelong for most healthy people. A simple blo...

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Sexual HealthJuly 31 2026

Summary: Hepatitis B is spread through infected blood and body fluids, not through casual contact like hugging or sharing meals. Vertical transmissio...

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Sexual HealthJuly 24 2026

Summary: Around 95% of healthy adults who get Hepatitis B clear the acute infection naturally within six months. Hepatitis B vaccination can prevent...

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Sexual HealthJuly 24 2026

Summary: Most people who get Hepatitis B acquire it through unprotected sex, sharing needles, or from mother to baby at birth, not through casual per...

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Sexual HealthJuly 17 2026

Summary: Pubic lice can be considered an STI because they often spread through sexual contact. Condoms don’t reliably prevent pubic lice because the...

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Sexual HealthJuly 17 2026

Summary: Precum serves as a lubricant for sex, making the sexual act easier and more pleasurable While precum doesn’t usually contain sperm, it ca...